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."