BASILDON police have extended an appeal to raise funds for local good causes.

A spokesperson for the local policing team said: "Thank you very much to everyone who has kindly donated gifts to the Christmas Giving Tree Appeal.

"We have decided to extended the appeal to Monday 13 December. If you still wish to donate a gift, please drop them into Basildon police station front office between 7am and 5pm or order from an amazon wish list using this link.

"Thank you for your generosity generosity."