ESSEX Police have angered residents by saying they have not got enough evidence to prove there is illegal activity at an alleged brothel.

Residents contacted police about suspicious activity at 188 Greenstead Road, Colchester, which is advertised as a massage parlour.

Residents disgusted at busy "brothel" next door

An Essex Police spokesman said officers had been made aware of concerns via “anonymous emails believed to be from residents”.

Sgt Lou Middleton, of the Colchester Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have been looking at the premises to obtain evidence of the activity complained about. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to prove there is anything illegal going on.

We will continue to monitor the premises.”

Residents told the Gazette about supicious activity. The Gazette compared prices on the Colchester Hot Babes website to other massage prices, and called the premises posing as a customer and was told how much a “happy ending” would cost.

One woman, who we have agreed not to name, said: “Just a quick search of Colchester Hot Babes brings up all sorts of evidence.”