A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences after a dog was reportedly out of control in a south Essex village.

Police were called to reports of a man and a dangerous dog in Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, at about 5.50pm yesterday.

Officers arrived at the scene within 13 minutes and arrested a 47-year-old man at the scene.

They reported a police officer was attacked on the scene and sustained minor injuries.

He has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, a racially aggravated public order offence, assaulting an emergency worker, possessing a dangerous dog, assault, threats to kill, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a bladed article.

He remains in custody and our enquiries are continuing.

Inspector Dan Hirsch, of Rochford’s Local Policing Team, said: "Wakering has a true sense of community, and yesterday is an example of that community coming together.

“When someone is intent on damaging that, it is important we act swiftly as we did in this case.

“I’d like to thank the members of the public who called us quickly trusting our officers. I would like to also thank our officers who I am proud of, they went towards the dangerous situation to protect the public and dealt with it in a professional manner. 

“I’m also glad to say the officer assaulted is in good spirits and thankfully sustained only minor injuries.”