POLICE are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Aveley.

It was reported four people broke into an address in Love Lane at around 2.35am today (Wednesday, 6 July) armed with a large knife and a crow bar or wrench.

They threatened the people inside and demanded money and valuables and made off with jewellery, an electric bike, cash and Dolce and Gabbana bag worth a three-figure sum.

A police statement says: "We need anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage to contact us.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk where you can use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 10am and 9pm. Please quote the crime reference number 42/174201/22.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."