Gun fired in street robbery

Three men were robbed at gunpoint as they left a house in Essex.

A man wearing a balaclava and dark clothing approached the men, fired a shotgun and stole a briefcase containing cash.

No-one was injured in the incident which happened at about 1900 GMT on Friday in Thomas Road, Clacton.

The robber escaped in a light-coloured Vauxhall Cavalier which was driven by a second man who was also wearing a balaclava.

The car headed in the direction of Coppins Road and Old Road.

Essex Police have appealed for any witnesses who may have seen the men or the car prior to the robbery to contact them.