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Concerns had been raised about safety in the area
Police have arrested a man in Colchester on suspicion of assault and theft.
Essex Police were called to the Shrub End area of Colchester shortly before 3pm today.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We were called to reports of concerns for safety in the Shrub End area of Colchester at around 2.50pm on Wednesday, January 17.
“We attended and arrested a 36 year-old man on suspicion of assault and theft in Hedge Drive.
“He is currently in custody.”
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