ESSEX Police are asking for anyone with video or CCTV of a firearm reportedly shot in Harlow yesterday to send us their footage.

A spokesperson said: “We launched an investigation into the firearm discharge in the area of The Stow on Saturday 14 June, between 3.45pm and 4pm.

Officers and police dogs searched the area, with support from the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter.

We remain in the area while we conduct further enquires, and now want anyone with video footage that may help us to send it in via this link: https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/stow

“We have had no reports of any injuries, and our investigation is ongoing”.

Acting Inspector Paul Marks said: “The public have already been very supportive after our appeal for information on Saturday.

“While we explore further lines of enquiry, we’ve also opened an online portal to make it easy for anyone to send us video footage that may help.

“I would encourage everyone to think about what they saw and heard Saturday afternoon, and to share any information with our detectives.” 

If you have any information about this incident that is not video or CCTV, please contact us quoting incident number 838 of Saturday 14 June.

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. 

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

Alternatively you can call 101.

If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.