A man was left injured after being shot in the face with an air rifle.

Emergency services descended on Ramsden Park Road, Ramsden Bellhouse, around 7.30am this morning after receiving reports a man had been shot with an air rifle.

Witnesses reported spotting armed police and a heavy police presence at the scene, while ambulance crews are believed to have also attended.

Essex Police have confirmed they found a man with an injury to his face, while a 76 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of ABH.

He is currently in custody.

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A spokesperson from Essex Police, said: "If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the live chat button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/73670/21.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."