Great Dunmow police shooting 'gunman' due in court

Part of Great Dunmow was sealed off following the stand-off last Tuesday night

A man shot by armed police in an Essex street after reports he was carrying two firearms is due to appear in court.

The man received leg injuries after the shooting on Knights Way, Great Dunmow, last Tuesday. He was the first to be shot by Essex Police in over 30 years.

Stephen Debley, 48, from the town, was charged with two counts of possession of an imitation firearm with intent, affray and making threats to kill.

Mr Debley, of Knights Way, is due before magistrates in Colchester.

He is expected to be remanded in custody.

The shooting has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).