Southend: Three arrests following swift police response

Three teenagers have been arrested after officers responded within a matter of minutes to a fight in Southend.

It was reported a group of people had been involved in the incident the Quebec Avenue shortly after 2.05pm on Thursday 21 November.

Officers were on scene within only a few minutes and were supported by CCTV operators who tracked the suspects.

It meant we were able to make swift arrests and a 19 year-old man and two 17 year-old boys are currently in custody on suspicion of affray.

Our enquiries are ongoing.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/176203/24.

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