Up to 60 people were involved in a mass brawl in a pub car park.

Police and an ambulance were called to The Green Dragon in Market Square, Waltham Abbey, at 1.15am on Saturday.

A 38-year-old who was found with minor injuries refused treatment by paramedics, the ambulance service said.

No one has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A staff member at nearby Abbey Cars taxi firm, who did not want to be named, said the company has taken on extra staff because some drivers do not want to deal with anti-social behaviour in the area at weekends.

A resident, who asked not to be named for fear of repercussions, claimed there is regular violence in the area.

He said: “Fights like this happen every weekend. I used to live opposite and people would openly deal drugs outside my house.

“I had to move because it got so bad.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Essex Police on 101.