A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery in Clacton in January.
The 30-year-old man from Dagenham was arrested yesterday on suspicion of robbery and was released under investigation while police continue with their enquiries.
The arrest comes as part of an investigation into the attempted robbery of two security guards at around 11.40am on Wednesday January 18 outside the Tesco supermarket in the Brook Retail Park in London Road, Clacton.
The guards were allegedly threatened and told to open cash machines.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Serious and Organised Crime Unit at Essex Police on 101.
You can also provide information anonymously through crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
No personal details are taken by the charity, information you provide cannot be traced or recorded and you will not have to attend court.
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