Four youths have reportedly been arrested by police this afternoon in Aldborough Road North, Newbury Park.
Resident Ron Jeffries said a police helicopter has been hovering overhead since just after 3.30pm.
Mr Jeffries added four boys were handcuffed and put into four separate police vehicles.
Three police cars and a van were at the scene.
Two girls were briefly detained but then released by officers,
•Are you at the scene? Do you know what has happened in Aldborough Road North? Call the newsdesk on 020 8477 3800, or email newsdesk@ilfordrecoder.co.uk.
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