A MAN has been released under investigation after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and causing criminal damage.

Police were called to Maldon High Street at about 12.20pm on Wednesday after reports of a disturbance.

The man was reported to have been verbally aggressive towards members of the public and damaged property at a barber’s shop.

A 27-year-old man from Maldon was arrested and has since been released under investigation.