Police have issued an efit of a man they want to trace after a taxi driver was threatened with a firearm.

The incident took place in Tendring Road, Harlow, at around 11pm on Friday, January 13.

The taxi driver had got into a dispute with tow men over a fare when the mean got out off the vehicle.

One began striking the car with a baton, while the other was seen to draw a firearm.

The victim then said he heard a loud bang and left the scene.

It is believed the firearm was a BB gun.

Anyone who recognises the man in the efit image or has any information about this incident is asked to contact PC Love at Harlow Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.