Police have released more details of a shooting incident in Dagenham yesterday afternoon.

Barking and Dagenham Post: One of the vehicles damaged in the incident yesterdayOne of the vehicles damaged in the incident yesterday (Image: Archant)

Trident officers launched an investigation after receiving reports of a man in possession of a firearm at a car wash in Church Elm Lane at just after 3.30pm.

Minutes later the man’s black Ford Focus crashed in Ford Road at the junction with Manning Road. He and a passenger were seen fleeing the scene. Police believe shots were fired but no one was injured.

No arrests have been made.

Officers from Trident Gang Crime Command are appealing for witnesses. Contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.