A THUG “armed with a metal pole” was involved in a fight in the street and threatened bystanders, with one witness claiming she was almost run over during the incident.

The fight, which also involved a man on a motorbike, occurred in Ness Road, Shoebury, on Tuesday.

A witness claims one of the men was armed with a metal pole with a chain attached to it, and that she had to jump into oncoming traffic to avoid being hit by the motorbike being ridden on the pavement.

Lydia White, 32, of Shoebury said: “I was waiting to cross the road when I heard shouting and a motorbike sped towards me.

“A guy between the ages of 20 and 25 years old and wearing a blue tracksuit ran past me after the motorbike, shouting and swearing.

“The motorbike then turned around and drove back towards me before driving off again; as this happened the guy in the blue tracksuit was with a girl who looked to be a little younger than him, and the girl was screaming, shouting and crying.

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“The guy was walking along with next to her was carrying a large metal parking bollard with a metal chain on it, and was shouting about attacking everyone.

“I am glad I was not hurt - I was shaken up by it all but not hurt. It was very scary to witness.”

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a disturbance in Ness Road, Shoebury, shortly after 7.30pm on Tuesday. A number of people reported that two men were involved in an altercation, with one of the men being on a motorbike.

“We responded to the incident and took accounts from people at the scene. However, despite a widespread search, no suspects could be located.

No injuries were reported.

“We need anyone who witnessed the incident or any suspicious behaviour in the at the time to get in contact.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website at www.essex.police.

uk. Visit www.essex.police.

uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101. Please quote incident 1044 of September 20.”