ESSEX Police has revealed why the police helicopter was over Church Langley area of Harlow on Sunday afternoon.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We received reports around 5pm of youths on motorbikes including one with a reported weapon in and around the Church Langley and Newhall area of Harlow.

“Officers attended with support from the National Police Air Service and commenced a search of the local area.

“During the incident we executed a search warrant at a nearby address whereby one person was arrested for possession of drugs.

“During the search we recovered some stolen items which are subject to further investigation”.