Detectives want to identify this man who they would like to speak to in connection with a gun being aimed and fired at a member of the public. 

Essex Police say the incident happened near to North Road Cemetery, Westcliff

It is believed the firearm had been aimed and discharged at a man, aged in his 20s.

No injuries were reported.

Armed officers conducted a thorough search of the area but did not locate the weapon.

Officers are treating it as a targeted incident.

The incident happened at about 4pm on Thursday, August 1.

Details were only released by Essex Police today.

Anyone with information about the identity of the man is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting crime reference number 42/122991/19.