Police are appealing for information about a disturbance in Leighton Gardens, Tilbury, at around 10.30pm yesterday, Saturday, April 21.
Officers received several calls reporting of up to eight people arguing in the street and holding weapons, including knives, bricks and metal poles.
They also received reports that a silver Ford Focus drove at the group but missed and fled the scene.
Officers attended the scene and the group had dispersed. There were no reported injuries.
They then searched a nearby property and found an imitation firearm before arresting a 36-year-old man on suspicion of possession of firearms offences.
They later arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of affray. Both remain in custody for questioning.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage at around the time of the incident is asked to contact Grays CID on 101 quoting incident 1317 of 21/04 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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