THREE women have been arrested after a mass brawl in Colchester.

It took place shortly after midnight on Saturday in Chinook, Highwoods.

Police were called after arguments descended into violence.

One resident described it as a "big fight" with "lots of people involved".

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Officers were called today with reports of a disturbance in Chinook.

"Three women aged 23, 30 and 47 were arrested on suspicion of affray and are currently in custody for questioning."