Two teenagers in hospital with knife wounds following ‘large-scale fight’

Two teenagers are in hospital with knife wounds following a brawl involving 30 young people on Southend High Street in Essex, police said.

According to Essex Police, officers were called to the area around 7.50pm on Friday evening, where a “large-scale fight” was taking place.

Police said weapons were seen and used during the incident, with the two injured teenagers receiving treatment in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers remain at the scene as they work to restore order, with dispersal orders granting extra police powers in place for Southend High Street, Queensway through to Hamlet Court Road and the seafront.

Police said the orders allow officers to search people or vehicles for offensive weapons without suspicion, and insist upon the removal of face coverings.

Local officers will continue patrolling the area throughout the evening.