Police are searching for a gang that dumped a car before fleeing officers.

At around 10.10pm on Tuesday, April 23, Essex Police received reports that people were shouting and causing a disturbance in Staplers Heath, Great Totham.

A large group of suspects then got into a silver Ford Fiesta and left the area.

Police then failed to stop the vehicle and then the driver of the Fiesta stopped in Danbury Common, Bicknacre.

The people inside the vehicle de-camped and fled from police.

Officers are looking to speak with anyone who has any information about this incident.

If you can support police in their investigation, call 101 quoting incident 1242 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.