A man has been arrested after he was allegedly seen with a crossbow in a public park. 

Police were called at 9.35am this morning (February 2) to Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham. 

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A Met Police spokesperson said officers attended and stopped a man nearby. The man was then arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. 

The spokesperson added there were no reports of any injuries.