Police raid home but find ‘gunshot’ was from Call of Duty gamer

Fully clad officers descended upon the home after getting a report (Picture: Facebook)

Police raided a home in Southend-on-Sea this weekend after receiving reports of gunshots – but found a keen gamer using loudspeakers.

A concerned local called around 3.30pm after hearing gunshots and someone shouting ‘I’ve been shot’ from the flat.

Firearms officers wearing balaclavas quickly descended upon the neighbourhood, along with Essex and Hertfordshire Air Ambulance, in case of an injury.

Instead, officers found a gamer playing Call of Duty while using s...