Five police cars have been seen driving in convoy to a house, before officers escorted a man out.

The cars were spotted driving in convoy to Station Road, Westcliff, at 12.10pm today.

Witnesses described seeing ten police men get out and escort a man out of the building.

It is not though that this incident is connected to the armed police in Cliff Avenue, Westcliff.

A spokesman from Essex Police said: "Police were called to an address in Station Road, Westcliff, following reports a woman had been assaulted.

"A 28-year-old man from Westcliff was arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody for questioning."