A man has been arrested after allegedly being found with a hammer and a noxious substance.
Officers arrested the man shortly after 6pm last night after receiving reports of an individual acting suspiciously in Stagden Cross, Basildon.
The 22-year-old man was arrested in nearby Ravensfield.
He is still being questioned by police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Basildon police station quoting incident 1014 of 17/12.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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