A large police presence was spotted in a residential street with reports of a drugs raid at a home.
A number of Essex Police vehicles were spotted in Tintern Avenue, Westcliff at about 8pm last night.
Images show at least one police van and at least two police cars in the street.
Witnesses took to Facebook and say there was a drugs raid at one of the homes.
One witness also said a man hit a police officer and was arrested.
Other residents spoke of their shock and worry at the incident.
Essex Police has been contacted for comment.
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