POLICE are investigating an aggravated burglary in Harwich.

Two men, believed to have been armed with a firearm, followed their victim into a house in West Street at about 6.30pm last night.

They demanded money, and made off with a small amount of cash.

No one was injured in the burglary.

As part of their inquiries police executed a warrant at a property in Abbott Road at about 2.45am this morning and arrested a 24-year-old man.

Gary Loryman, of Abdy Avenue in Harwich, was charged with obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty and will appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on November 11.

Police are continuing to trace the suspects.

Anyone with information should contact Clacton CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.