Essex Police have documented 36 UFO sightings from 2014 to 2024, revealing a range of unusual phenomena across the region.
Key observations include:
Reports of strange lights and hovering objects, often resembling aircraft or drones.
Notable incidents include:
Colchester (2024): Witnesses reported 'really strange lights' of a 'goldy orange color.'
Basildon (2023): A 'bright light' observed for an hour, suspected to be space debris.
Southend: A 'big orange light' mistaken for Mars.
These sightings reflect growing public interest, although they remain outside police investigative efforts.