Man arrested near Dry Street for murder in armed police operation

By Nub News Reporter 15th Jan 2026

Local News by Nub News Reporter 15th Jan 2026

ARMED police officers were present at the arrest of a 34 year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in the Nethermayne area of Basildon at around 11.15am today (Thursday, 5 January).

The incident, which involved a significant number of officers, was close to properties on Dry Street and police said the arrest is in connection with a Met Police investigation.

The man is currently in custody.

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