Road cordoned off by police in Colchester after firearm seen

A man has been arrested after shots from a suspected air weapon were fired at police officers in Colchester.See video below Police and mental health officers rushed to a property in Dugard Avenue at around 6.30pm but quickly left after a firearm was seen. The immediate area around Dugard Avenue was swiftly cordoned off before armed backup was called. Shots could be seen directed at the officers:

Gunshots, armed Police, Straight Rd #Colchester on a Wednesday afternoon. Scary stuff.

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Chief Superintendent Luke Collison said a 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene by officers who used tasers and baton rounds. He remains at Colchester police station for questioning. He added: "A suspected air weapon has been recovered and it is believed to have been discharged several times at police officers and police vehicles. "Attempts were made to negotiate before firearms officers used taser and baton rounds to respond and bring the incident to a safe conclusion for all concerned. "Considering the significant risk that officers faced I can only admire the considerable restraint used to resolve a situation that was in danger of escalating - with the potential for serious injury and harm."