A HUGE brawl erupted outside a Benfleet pub which left a police officer injured.

Essex Police was called to the Zach Willsher pub in Benfleet at around 9:30pm last night.

This followed reports of a large disturbance.

On arrival, officers say they found a large number of people fighting with some sustaining minor injuries.

A police officer was also assaulted at the scene.

In a video, seen by the Echo, a large police presence was seen at the scene.

Two arrests were made. A 19-year-old man and a 56-year-old man remain in custody.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Officers were called to the Zach Willsher pub in Benfleet at around 9:30pm on Thursday, 17 August following reports of a large disturbance. 

“On attendance, officers found a large number of people fighting with some sustaining minor injuries. 

“One of our officers was assaulted at the scene, sustaining minor injuries. 

“A 19-year-old man from Canvey Island was arrested on suspicion of affray and assault. He remains in custody. 

“A 56-year-old man from Benfleet was arrested on suspicion of common assault against an emergency services worker. He remains in custody. 

“Enquiries are ongoing.”