Incident On Island

A MAN has been arrested after police were called to an address in Leigh over “welfare concerns of a man and child”.

The incident, which occurred at 8:50 am on Sunday, April 14 saw a road leading to the island, stretching from Belton Way to Two Tree Nature Reserve, sealed off by authorities for eight hours.

The situation persisted into the afternoon, with eyewitnesses reporting the presence of “four ambulances and several police cars” blocking access to the road.

Essex Police released a first statement at 2.30pm, saying: “We are currently at the scene of an incident close to Two Tree Island, Leigh-on-Sea, following reports of concern for the welfare of a man and child.

“We are working with the East of England Ambulance Service and have closed the road nearby while our work is ongoing.

“Thank you for your patience.”

Emergency services stayed at the scene for an additional two hours, during which paramedics ensured the transportation of both the man and the child via ambulance.

However, police confirmed that neither individual sustained any injuries.

The man was later arrested by police, whose enquiries are ongoing.

At 4.37pm, a spokesman added: “We have now left the scene of an incident close to Two Tree Island, Leigh-on-Sea, following reports of concern for the welfare of a man and child this morning.

“Both the man and the child left the scene via ambulance service and no injuries have been reported.

“A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and our enquiries are ongoing.”

Insp Sian Parry, of Southend’s local policing team, thanked the efforts put in by the police and paramedics to ensure the incident was resolved safely.

She stated: “I’d like to thank all the emergency service colleagues that attended the scene, which meant this situation was resolved as safely as possible.

“Keeping the public safe is always our top priority, and this incident was no different.”

Picture: The road leading onto Two Tree was closed. Pic Google Maps

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