A WOMAN reportedly chased with a firearm in Mendlesham Close, Clacton, has led to seven arrests.

Officers attended the address this afternoon at about 12.15am following concerns for her safety.

Five men, a woman and a boy were arrested.

They were a 30-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, and a 17-year-old boy, who were arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms and possession with intent to supply of drugs other than Class A.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms, possession with intent to supply of drugs, possession of firearms offences, abstracting electricity, and burglary.

Finally, a 19-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms.

They were taken to Chelmsford and Clacton police stations where they remain in custody.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 quoting incident 0012 of 16/03 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.