ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Glebelands, Harlow that occurred shortly after 11.15pm on Tuesday, July 18.

Two suspects, unknown, have forced entry to the property armed with a gun and a knife. They were wearing ski masks and have stolen £500 from a woman inside the property.

Police are treating this as an isolated incident and there is currently no risk to the wider public.

Witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Dc Dawn Shearing at Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.