Armed police and canine units swarmed over the A12 last night after reports of an Essex shootout.
Essex Police received reports yesterday afternoon that a man was shot dead on Beach Road in Jaywick (Friday 2nd July).
At around 2.15 p.m., firearm units were sent to the scene with unarmed officers from Tendring, but no suspects or weapons could be found.
A car linked to the incident was later seen on the A12, resulting in a pursuit by Essex police.
A stinger device was used and the car was penned in by officers.
A helicopter was also called in to support the ground crews and dog units, and a weapon – which turned out to be an air force – was recovered near where the car was stopped in the bushes.
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A 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman from London were arrested.
You are being held on suspicion of a variety of crimes including kidnapping, assault and possession of a counterfeit firearm with intent to fear violence.
They remain in police custody for questioning while Clacton CID detectives investigate the incident.
