Three injured in late-night firearms incident as police make arrest
There is currently a large and visible police presence in the town centre(Image: Getty Images)
TL;DR
- Three people were injured and hospitalized following a firearms incident in Braintree.
- The incident occurred in Market Place at approximately 10:10 pm on Monday, August 31st.
- Essex Police described the incident as "targeted" and not a random act.
- One person has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody.
- Police are searching for four males, aged mid-teens to mid-20s, who were seen leaving the area.
- The injured parties' conditions are not believed to be life-threatening.
- There is a significant police presence in the town center as investigations continue.
- Police are appealing for information, CCTV, or dash cam footage related to the incident.