DETECTIVES are continuing to investigate an incident in which BB guns were fired in the street in Colchester.

Essex Police was contacted at around 8.20pm on Saturday, March 12 by someone who appeared to have been struck by a BB pellet fired from the roof of a shop in Eld Lane, Colchester.

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the incident and they remain in custody.

They were arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

It is believed that several passing vehicles and pedestrians may also have been struck but may not have realised what had hit them.

Officers promptly arrived at the scene and made arrests.

Detectives from Colchester CID are now investigating the incident but would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area of Eld Lane, Queen Street in particular, who may have suffered minor injuries or damage to vehicles or clothing and may not have realised what had caused it.

Police would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn't already come forward.

Witnesses can contact Essex Police by calling 101 and quoting incident 1201 of Saturday, March 12.

Alternatively, you can submit a report online or by using the live chat button in the bottom right of the homepage.