Three people have been arrested by armed police after a man was allegedly attacked and robbed near a primary school in south Essex.
Essex Police said officers were called to an address in Church Road at about 1.50pm on Wednesday, September 30, after reports that a group of suspects were at the house.
A man was then assaulted and robbed before both the suspects and the victim left the scene, according to police.
A 23-year-old man from Harwich, a 22-year-old man of no fixed abode, and a 32-year-old woman from Basildon were arrested in connection with the incident.
All three suspects remain in police custody while inquiries continue.
Armed police were spotted near the Fairhouse Community Primary School as the road was closed while officers carried out the arrests.
Police are appealing for information and are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant information to come forward.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We're continuing to work at pace and we want to hear from anyone who may have information about this incident.
"Please contact us quoting incident 642 of Wednesday 1 October."
More information on how to contact the police is available on www.essex.police.uk
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