North Weald: Firearm investigation

Specialist officers are continuing to investigate an incident in North Weald during which a firearm was discharged.

We were called to High Road, close to Emberson Way, at about 1am on Sunday 12 February following reports of a shotgun being fired at a car.

The suspect then attempted to leave on a moped which failed to start. He then ran off.

The moped was located and recovered. Officers, including crime scene investigators and specialist search dogs carried extensive enquiries in the area throughout the day.

The investigation has progressed over the last two weeks, and we are now appealing to anyone who may have seen a moped rider in the area at the time wearing a black and white motorbike helmet, a white and light blue, turquoise or teal ski jacket and red gloves.

It’s possible this person may have flagged down a passing motorist to ask for a lift.

We are also asking residents in High Road, Emberson Way and surrounding roads to check their gardens to identify any discarded items of clothing.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

You can let us know by submitting a report online or by using our Live Chat service.

Live Chat is an online service available on our website Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm, where you can send and receive real-time direct messages with an online digital 101 operator.

To use the service, select the ‘Live Chat’ icon at the bottom right of your screen when you're on our website. It can be accessed from a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

To find out more about the different reporting services visit our 'Help Us Help You' webpage. 

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

Please quote incident 79 of 12 February when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.