THREE men have been arrested after reports a gun was spotted inside a car.

Police were called after being alerted there was a weapon - which was thought to be a firearm - had been seen in a black Ford Focus which was stopped at traffic lights between Great Bromley and Frating just before 3.30pm on Wednesday.

Armed police then raided a house in Great Bromley where the three men were arrested on suspicion of various offences.

An 18-year-old from Great Bromley and a 25-year-old from Colchester were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs, possession of a firearm and threatening to commit criminal damage.

A 20-year-old from Lawford was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

The three remain in custody.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with further information about this incident, or who may have been driving in the area at the time and has dash cam footage available to view, is asked to call Clacton CID on 101 quoting incident 703 of 14/11.