A man is in custody after a shooting in a road in Southend.
Armed police rushed to the scene, near a Frankie and Benny's restaurant at the corner of Southchurch Road and Chichester Road in Southend earlier this afternoon (Saturday October 6).
Reports had suggested it was a "firearms incident" and now Essex Police have said that a man has been shot with an air gun.
He is treated for an injury and another man is in custody on suspicion of firearms offences and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
The full Essex Police statement reads: "We were called shortly before 1.20pm on Saturday, October 6 to reports a man had been shot with an air gun in Chichester Road, Southend.
"The victim is being treated for a superficial injury.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offence and GBH with intent.
"If you have any information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting incident 629 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."