A VIDEO has shown a man being arrested at the side of a busy main road.
The footage, captured by a driver on London Road, Leigh, shows dozens of officers pinning the man to the floor on Friday afternoon.
An unmarked police car is pictured nearby, before officers "came from everywhere."
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The Echo understands a second arrest was made at the scene.
Essex Police was contacted for comment.
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