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| Essex manhunt: 'Gunman' on the loose in Wivenhoe after escaping from police | Essex manhunt: 'Gunman' on the loose in Wivenhoe after escaping from police |
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| A suspected gunman is on the run in Essex after he fled the scene of a burglary. | |
| Essex Police were called to a break-in at a house in Wivenhoe on Tuesday night but the man managed to escpae. | Essex Police were called to a break-in at a house in Wivenhoe on Tuesday night but the man managed to escpae. |
| A statement issued by the force said: "Officers attended and found a man who appeared to have a firearm." | A statement issued by the force said: "Officers attended and found a man who appeared to have a firearm." |
| Local residents reported hearing the sound of gunfire on social media, though this remains unconfirmed. | Local residents reported hearing the sound of gunfire on social media, though this remains unconfirmed. |
| Users of a local online forum said they were told to stay inside and lock their doors. | Users of a local online forum said they were told to stay inside and lock their doors. |
| HazelH wrote: "I have two friends who were told by police there was a report of an armed man and they should stay safe and lock doors. | HazelH wrote: "I have two friends who were told by police there was a report of an armed man and they should stay safe and lock doors. |
| "I heard two loud bangs about 40min ago from towards river but not sure if related." | "I heard two loud bangs about 40min ago from towards river but not sure if related." |
| Essex Police added: "An extensive area search has been completed by specialist officers but the man remains outstanding. | Essex Police added: "An extensive area search has been completed by specialist officers but the man remains outstanding. |
| "Detectives are progressing a number of investigative opportunities to locate and arrest the man responsible." | "Detectives are progressing a number of investigative opportunities to locate and arrest the man responsible." |
| Anyone with any information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with any information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
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