A MAN was shot by police after they were called to Dunmow to reports that someone had been in the area carrying two firearms.

Armed officers attended Knights Way at around 10pm last night following the reports.

The man was shot by armed officers. He suffered leg injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment

The 48-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested in relation to firearms offences

Two suspected firearms have been recovered from the scene by officers.

The incident has been referred to the IPCC, which has launched an independent investigation.