A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after reports of someone seen with a "firearm".
Police were called at around 10.30am today with reports a man was seen with what was described as a gun in Southchurch Road.
Officers attended and a short time later arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of firearms offences and is currently in custody.
Police also seized a gas powered BB gun which had the appearance of a real firearm.
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information about it please call us on 101 quoting incident 323 of April 24.
Information can be passed anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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