Three men were arrested after thugs "holding knives" were reportedly seen trying to kick down a front door in an attempt to break into a south Essex home.
Police received a call before 7am on Saturday reporting that three men were attempting to break into a property in Porter Close, Grays.
The suspects were seen to be holding knives and attempted to kick down the front door before running away.
Three men were arrested in the town within 30 minutes of the alleged attempted burglary being reported.
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Police officers had arrived quickly to carry out searches in the area before two men were arrested close to the scene on suspicion of attempted burglary and possession of an offensive weapon.
A third man was located hiding under a car nearby and was also arrested in connection.
Chief Inspector Tina Cooper said: “Our officers acted quickly to facilitate these arrests and ensure the safety of those in the house.
“Investigating burglaries remains one of our top priorities in Essex.
“This is a great example of the work our officers do every day to respond to incidents in order to catch criminals and keep people safe.”
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