Police officers threatened with weapon after challenging quadbike user in Harlow
A quadbike user allegedly brandished a weapon and threatened police officers after being challenged. Essex Police are investigating a case of assault of an emergency worker after the incident on Friday (September 20).
Shortly before 8pm officers from the local community team were responding to reports of a quadbike being illegally drive along Glebelands in Harlow. Upon attendance and being challenged by police, a suspect is said to have brandished a weapon and threatened officers before fleeing the scene.
A quad bike and a weapon have been seized by officers and an investigation has commenced. Essex Police are asking for any witnesses to the incident or anyone who recognises the below quad bike and can provide information to please get in touch.
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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Has anyone seen this bike in the Harlow area? Do you know who uses it? Where it has been stored?
"You can contact us, quoting incident ref EP-20240920-1166, by emailing HarlowCPT@essex.police.uk, calling 101, or provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111 available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm."