A man has been tasered following a fight and the discovery of a cache of weapons.

Police, ambulance and a helicopter were called to Southwark Path, Basildon, yesterday just before 1pm with reports of a fight.

Authorities recovered a sword, several knives and a small hatchet.

Police tasered one man who was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon

No one was injured during the fight.

Police has reassured residents that there is no ongoing risk to the wider public. 

Local patrols will be in the area.