A woman was arrested in connection with gun offences after police attended a disturbance.

A heavy police presence was called to the incident in Southend and say a weapon was recovered.

A force boss called in the gun support team and the dog section also attended the incident in the town.

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A spokesman for Essex Police FSU team said: "Essex Police FSU was deployed to Southend by

Insp Julia Finch to reports of a disturbance. A female has been arrested in connection with firearm offences and a weapon has been recovered. Supported by Essex Police Southend and Essex Police Dog Section."

Essex Police has been contacted for further comment.