Police are hunting a man after a person was threatened with a gun during an incident in Waltham Abbey.

Officers want to trace Martyn Ward in connection with reports a man was threatened with a gun in Sewardstone Road at around 6.50pm on Saturday, October 7.

The 25-year-old is described as 5ft 11ins tall, with short light brown hair and has a tattoo on the left side of his neck and tattoos on both arms.

A tattoo on his left arm reads “WARD”. He speaks with an Irish accent and has links Cheshunt, Waltham Cross and Northwood.

He is considered dangerous and police have warned members of the public not to approach if they see him, but call officers immediately.

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Loughton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.