A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a weapon in Colchester.

Essex Police were called just before 4am this morning (Friday, June 25) following reports of a disturbance in Military Road during which an individual was seen with a weapon.

Officers attended the scene and carried out a search of the area.

They arrested a 15-year-old on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

The boy remains in custody where he is being questioned.

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