ARMED police attended an incident in Eastwood.

Multiple police units and paramedics were spotted by residents at approximately 11pm last night in Gravel Road, Eastwood.

The road was reportedly closed while police dealt with the incident.

Inspector Ian Hughes of Southend Community Policing Team tweeted to confirm the incident was concluded at 11.15pm and no one was injured.

"I can confirm this incident was brought to a safe conclusion at around 2315hrs. There were no shots fired, this may of been confused with the tactics used during the incident."

Essex Police have been contacted for comment.