FAMILIES have fled a popular amusement park in fear this afternoon after an “assault” sparked a “code red”.
Cops confirmed a number of arrests had been made as the Adventure Island amusement park in Southend-on-Sea was evacuated, with reports the attack was sparked over a fight over a ride.
Shocking images show cops at the amusement park, which would have been filled with fun-loving families making the most of the summer holidays.
Essex Police confirmed they had been called to the scene after reports of an assault about 4.40pm.
Despite some reporting fears of a stabbing, cops said there had been no weapons used.
One eye-witness said on Twitter: “Not sure what’s happening we have been evacuated out of Adventure Island due to a code Red there’s loads of Police and other Emergency services here.”
Witnesses said families were seen “running and screaming” through the theme park.
And one even said the chaos had sparked a “stampede” with “everyone running and screaming and kids getting lost”.
Another person wrote on the social media site: “My wife just called and said they were locked in for safety because of a London Gang turned up fighting with knifes.
“Nothing about a gun…. They have now been let out the build to make their way with heavy police and ambulances on site.”
Unconfirmed reports say a security guard may have been stabbed during the incident.
A different witness wrote: “How can I go to adventure island and a fight breaks and security starts getting beat up.”
People were seen “running and screaming” through the theme park.
One person said the incident sparked a “stampede”, with “everyone running and screaming and kids getting lost”.
A local bus company confirmed their service had been suspended in the area due to a police incident.
EnsignBus tweeted: “Due to a Police incident, buses are unable to serve the Kursaal bus stops for the rest of the day. Please use the Southend Pier bus stop.”
Cops have confirmed they are at the scene of an “assault” at Adventure Island.
They said they were called to the incident around 4.40pm this afternoon following reports of an assault.
Officers were at the scene within two minutes and have made a number of arrests.
They confirmed no reports of weapons being used against anyone.
The Sun Online has contacted Essex Police for further details.
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