SEVERAL armed police officers have been spotted at a park in Colchester.
According to eyewitnesses, at least ten police officers with guns have been seen at a park in East Hill.
Four police cars, two police vans, and two unmarked police cars have all been spotted at the scene.
In photos obtained by the Gazette, a horde of police officers can be seen in the park's gated-off play area.
In other images, they can also be seen speaking with what appears to be a group of teenagers.
A 30-year-old woman, who didn’t want to be named, said: “I live near here and don’t want to see something like this going on.
"I saw two teenage boys being arrested and put in a marked van.
“There were at least ten armed officers, and so many police cars, both marked and unmarked.
“Someone was saying it was a few young drug dealers, but it seems far too heavy-handed for that.
"I’d like to know what’s going on. Is there a danger to the public?”
The reason behind the police's response is currently unknown, but Essex Police has been contacted for comment.
More information as and when we get it.
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