TWO men have been arrested a bike rider told police he had been threatened with a hammer.

Police were called just after 8.10am today, following reports the victim was threatened as he rode his bike in Churchill Road, Grays.

Police say the victim was not hurt during the incident.

Officers rushed to the scene and carried out a search and arrested two men on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

The pair, aged 28 and 29 and from Tilbury, remain in custody for questioning.

Witnesses are asked to contact Grays local policing team on 101 quoting incident 289 of today’s date.