Armed police arrest man in Grays town centre

By Nub News Reporter 2nd Nov 2026

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ARMED police responded to an incident in Grays town centre earlier this afternoon (Monday, 2 November) when a man was arrested.

It happened around 1pm and was centred on Clarence Road near Barclays bank.

One man was initially held and handcuffed but released soon after before another man was approached by police.

Police officers were heard to shout 'put the gun down' before leading a man away.

Witnesses have told Nub News the man is well known in the Grays town centre area and has previously suffered mental health issues.

Updates to follow.

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