Armed police officers searched Witham streets after they received a call that a gun had been seen.
Police officers were called to King Edward Way at 7.50pm yesterday however enquiries found that the call was a hoax.
A 33-year-old man, who did not give police an address, was arrested at the scene in relation to another matter.
He is currently helping police officers with their enquiries.
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