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Two men injured in Southend 'disturbance' as police investigation is launched
A POLICE investigation has been launched after two men sustained injuries in an incident believed to be related to Class A drug use.
Essex Police were called to Southchurch Road in Southend at around 7pm on Sunday night following reports of a disturbance at a property.
Attending officers found two men with non life-threatening injuries and while no arrests have been made, several lines of enquiries are now being pursued.
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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We were called shortly after 7pm on Sunday to reports of a disturbance taking place inside a property.
"Officers arrived quickly and found two men who had sustained injuries - one a hand injury and one a leg injury – which are thankfully not life-threatening or life-changing."
The spokesperson added that no arrests have yet been made and that officers from Southend Criminal Investigation Department are following a number of lines of enquiry.
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Chief Inspector Dave Browning, Southend district commander, said: 'We won't tolerate incidents such as this in Southend and those involved can expect to be identified quickly and arrested.
'Whilst this investigation is in its early stages, we are confident this incident relates to people involved in Class A drug use and are also known to each other. Although this is concerning, there is no wider threat to our Southend public.
'We've had a policing presence in the area overnight as the investigation progresses and that will continue."
Ch Insp Browning added: 'We're working hard to stamp these incidents out in our city and that will continue throughout the summer months.
'I would reiterate that anyone who thinks they can behave this way in Southend is wrong – and they can expect to be arrested.'
