A MAN who police found with a firearm in Lexden Road, Colchester,  has been given community order, fined and forced to forfeit his weapon.

Nathan Bailey, of Hargood Close, Colchester, was found with a BB gun in Lexden Road in August.

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Appearing in Colchester Magistrates Court late last month, Bailey admitted the offence.

The 32-year-old must now comply with a whereabouts requirement until April next year and fulfil 47-day community service treatment programme.

Bailey was also fined £259.