Armed police arrested a van driver at gunpoint.
A grey van was stopped by two police cars and an unmarked car shortly before 4pm yesterday in Cartersfield Road, Waltham Abbey,
Armed officers were then seen pointing their weapons at the driver of the van before arresting him.
A witness also reported seeing police cars parked near Waltham Abbey cemetery in Sewardstone Road shortly before the incident.
Essex Police have provided no further information about the incident.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article