A search was launched after a person was spotted with a "firearm" in Stanford-le-Hope.

Essex Police were called shortly after 6pm on Friday (September 24) to reports of someone seen with what was described as a firearm in Scratton Road.

Officers went to the area and carried out a search, but unfortunately could not locate the person.

Residents reported hearing a helicopter circle above their homes for some time, while the search was carried out.

A spokesman from the force, said: "If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

"Please quote incident 1124 of September 24.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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