A mystery buyer has been found for a former Maldon pub site, owned by Tesco.

The supermarket put The Cups site up for sale after ditching its plans to open an Express store in Wantz Road following a “review of its options” in February.

The freehold has been up for sale with Mark Liell Property Consultants.

Agent Andrew Collins, of Mark Liell, said: “We have had a number of offers.

“A buyer has been selected and solicitors have been instructed.

“It’s in solicitor’s hands, but it hasn’t gone through yet.”