Chaos reportedly erupted on Southend High Street last night as bricks and tiles were hurled from the roof of a building.

Witnesses described seeing bricks and tiles being thrown from the roof above Specsavers in Southend High Street just after 8pm.

Concern - Bricks thrown in Southend High StreetConcern - Bricks thrown in Southend High Street (Image: Vince Godwin)

Photos show several police cars and officers on the scene shortly after.

Witnesses claim that a Deliveroo driver, and a man on a bike, narrowly avoided being struck by the bricks.

Presence - Essex Police on the scenePresence - Essex Police on the scene (Image: Vince Godwin)

Unconfirmed reports state that Essex Police made arrests at the scene.

Essex Police has been contacted for comment by the Echo on this.

More to follow.