A POLICE cordon remains in place after the death of a man who was working at height at a warehouse in Shoebury. 

Officers, ambulances and an air ambulance all attended the scene at EGL Homecare this morning, after a man who was working at height had fallen and suffered a traumatic injury.

Despite the best efforts of medical crews, the man was pronounced dead at the scene in Campfield Road, The East of England Ambulance service has confirmed earlier this afternoon.

Essex Police has confirmed it is liaising with the Health and Safety Executive following the incident, as a cordon remains in place at the scene.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning, during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury. 

"The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance. Sadly, the man died at the scene. 

"We will continue liaising with partners including the Heath and Safety Executive. 

"A cordon remains in place at the scene."