Rail services between Ipswich and London have been affected after a person was hit by a train. 

Greater Anglia has said that due to an incident on the tracks near Shenfield services to and from the capital have been disrupted. 

The 8.30am London Liverpool Street to Ipswich has been cancelled as a result of the incident. 

A spokesman for Greater Anglia said: "We will be supporting the emergency services and Network Rail where we can.

"In the meantime, please allow extra time for your journey."