ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following an assault on an emergency worker.

On Friday 20th September, shortly before 8pm, Harlow Community Policing Team responded to reports of a Quadbike being illegally driven along Glebelands, Harlow.

Upon attendance and being challenged by police a suspect brandished a weapon and threatened officers before fleeing the scene.

A quad bike and a weapon have been seized by officers and an investigation has commenced.

Essex Police are asking for any witnesses to the incident or anyone who recognises the below quad bike and can provide information to please get in touch. Has anyone seen this bike in the Harlow area? Do you know who uses it? Where it has been stored?

You can contact us, quoting incident ref EP-20240920-1166, by emailing [email protected], calling 101, or provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111. e available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.