A knife was seized by police officers after a mass brawl near a bus station.
Officers rushed to the scene after the incident in South Walk, Basildon.
Witnesses reported seeing 'a large fight' outside the entrance to Eastgate centre today.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called to reports of a fight involving a group of men in South Walk, Basildon at around 2.25pm on Saturday, April 6.
"It was also reported a knife was seen.
"We attended and a knife has been seized.
"Our enquiries are ongoing.
"If you saw or heard anything please call us on 101 quoting incident 682 of April 6 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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