ARMED police were called to a pub following reports of a mass brawl which had spilled into the street.

A team of officers arrived at the Woodcutters Arms, in Eastwood Road North, Eastwood, where people had been fighting in the carpark and slinging chairs and tables. The police helicopter also hovered overhead to give the officers an aerial view of the scene at about 9.45pm on Saturday.

They arrested two men, aged 45 and 47 and from Southend, on suspicion of affray but they were later released without charge. The older man accepted a caution for possession of cannabis.

Anyone with information should call Southend police on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.