Shoppers watched in amazement as police swooped following a brawl in Southend town centre.

The fight, at around 2.30pm yesterday, involved a group of six or seven men outside the Royals in the High Street.

Police were called to scene, which drew a crowd of onlookers, and two men were arrested.

One of the men, who are both thought to be in their teens or early twenties, was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, while the other was arrested on suspicion of assault.

The pair were taken to Southend police station for questioning. Any information to Southend police on 01702 431212.

Published Wednesday August 18, 2004

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