Six arrested after petrol is thrown over police officers Essex police have arrested 6 people...

Published: 10:57 pm May 5, 2019
Updated: 11:11 pm September 1, 2025
Six Arrested After Petrol Is Thrown Over Police Officers

Six arrested after petrol is thrown over police officers

Essex police have arrested 6 people in Ward Close, Basildon, tonight in connection with an incident where police officers had petrol thrown over them. Two women, a boy and three men remain in custody. Two officers were taken to hospital to have petrol washed out of their eyes.

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