A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after someone was shot last week.

Last Thursday, armed police were spotted in Burdock Drive, Laindon, after reports suggested a gunman had fired in the area.

Officers were initially called with reports a Renault and a BMW had crashed just after 3.30pm and the driver of a BMW was seen with a gun which was reported to have then been shot.

Police now believe the crash and the shooting are not connected.

A 20-year-old man from Basildon was arrested yesterday, Sunday, November 18, on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of firearms offences.

He was released on conditional bail until December 14 while police enquiries continue.

A 27-year-old man from Basildon who was arrested in connection with possession of firearms offences, attempted murder and possession of class A drugs with intent to supply has been released on conditional police bail until December 14.

A 54-year-old man from Basildon was arrested yesterday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He was released on conditional bail until December 14 while the investigation continues.

A gun was also recovered by investigators.

A man arrested on Saturday is due to appear in court today, Monday, November 19.

Jack Gardiner, 27, of Clickett End, Basildon, has been charged with possession with intent to supply class B drugs and is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court.

Police are continuing to search for one man in connection with the shooting, in which a man was injured.

The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries and is in a stable condition.

Anyone with information who has yet to speak to police is asked to call 101.

Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org