POLICE have now confirmed a boy has been arrested after armed officers were called to reports of a person waving a machete near to Southend Seafront.
Officers have also now confirmed a large knife was found on Western Esplanade.
A 14-year-old boy from Westcliff has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "A 14-year-old boy from Westcliff has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
"We received reports that a man was seen on Station Road, Westcliff with what was described as a machete this afternoon, Wednesday, May 15.
"Officers recovered a large knife on Esplanade.
"The boy remains in police custody."
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