Three injured in ‘firearms incident’ in UK town centre – as cops arrest person

THREE people have been rushed to hospital following a targeted shooting at a UK town centre as one person has been arrested. Essex Police rushed to Market Place, Braintree at around 10.10pm on Monday following reports of a firearms incident. Three people have been rushed to hospital following a firearms incident Credit: Stephen Huntley/HVC Police will remain on the scene throughout the morning Credit: Stephen Huntley/HVC Three people are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries and police will remain in the area throughout Tuesday morning. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in custody. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Detective Inspector Richard Trower said: “At this stage we believe all those involved in this incident know each other. “We do not believe this was a random incident but instead directed by one specific group of people towards another specific group of people. The incident occurred at 10.10pm on Monday Credit: Stephen Huntley/HVC Enquiries are ongoing Credit: Stephen Huntley/HVC “We also do not believe this incident poses an ongoing threat to the public. “Four men or boys aged in their mid-teens to mid-20s were seen leaving the area and work to identify and locate those involved are ongoing. “There is currently a large and visible police presence in the town centre and we expect to remain there into the morning as we carry out enquiries. “If you have any information about what has happened then please contact us. Most read in The Sun One person has been arrested in connection with the incident Credit: Stephen Huntley/HVC The victims do not have life-threatening injuries Credit: Stephen Huntley/HVC “We will provide an update with further information when we can.” Police have urged anyone with information to contact them immediately, quoting incident 1345 of 31 August. You can also make an anonymous report by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers and visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.