TWO police officers were sprayed in the face with a substance after being called to reports of a large fight in Clacton.

Police were called to Wellesley Road at around 3.40pm on Sunday.

It was reported the group had been armed with pieces of wood.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Officers attended and the group had dispersed. Three men were arrested.

"Two officers had a substance sprayed in their face and another two were assaulted. Their injuries are not believed to be serious.

"It is believed the incident may have been filmed and detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have footage."

A 36 year-old man and a 39-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of affray.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and assaulting a police officer.

Anyone with footage or any other information is asked to contact Clacton CID on 101 quoting incident 698 of 25/06 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.