Police have discovered a huge cannabis farm.

A reported burglary was being investigated by police in Beech Hall Crescent, Highams Park, in the early hours of this morning (April 2) when they found the illegal crop.

The plants were found after the police were called at 12.35am.

No-one was present at the property and no arrests have been made.

Police tweeted pictures from inside the property, which show hundreds of plants, fans and lights.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Rows of cannabis plants found last night

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

The plants were found as police investigated a possible burglary nearby