Police found "no evidence" of a shooting (Image: Google Maps)
No investigation has been launched after reports of shots being fired sparked an armed police response in Hornchurch.
Specialist firearms officers and a dog unit descended on Maygreen Crescent after police received reports of gunfire at around 7.05pm on Thursday, October 15.
Officers carried out a thorough search of the area following the reported shooting, but found no evidence that any shots had actually been fired.
No injuries were reported to police in connection with the incident.
Police said reports of this nature are taken "incredibly seriously".
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that no investigation has been launched, pending any new information coming to light.
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