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A manhunt is now underway after a man was shot dead outside a hotel in broad daylight this morning.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was killed after shots were fired in the car park of the Marriott Hotel in Waltham Abbey, Essex.

Police were called just before 9.50am after a man was seen with a gun.

After arriving at the scene, police found a man injured.

Despite the work of medics, he was alter declared dead at the scene.

Essex Police have now launched a manhunt for the attacker and have said they do not believe there is a threat to other members of the public or a link to terrorise.

Chief Superintendent Luke Collison said: "Essex Police has mobilised a number of officers including armed units in response to this incident.

"At this time there is no evidence to suggest that there is any threat to the wider public or any link to terrorism.

"We will be constantly reassessing the information we receive as the investigation progresses to ensure that the safety of the public remains paramount.


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