A FIGHT outside a popular Southend pub only ended after two men were arrested – one of whom was tasered by officers.

Essex Police was called to reported of a fight outside The Last Post JD Wetherspoon pub in Weston Road, Southend, last night.

Officers rushed to the scene shortly after 9.20pm and arrested two men.

A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray while a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “One person was tasered to ensure the safety of officers and the public.

"We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage to contact us.

“If you have any information you can submit a report online at www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

“Please quote incident 615 of 8 February.

“You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”