Man with weapon reported in Southend
Police carried out a large-scale search last night
Police have been responding to a report of a man being seen with a weapon, on Southchurch Road, Southend.
The incident was reported shortly after 8.15pm last night.
A large number of officers quickly arrived at the scene and carried out a large-scale search.
Despite that large search, nobody carrying a weapon, or matching the description of the man, was found.
No victims of any incident have been identified.
Officers say they appreciate the large response will have caused our community significant concern and have had an increased presence in the area overnight.