A hidden gun and ammunition was found in a woodland after a member of the public spotted what they believed to be a buried firearm.

Police were called at around 1pm on Monday, July 10, to woodland off Rousebarn Lane, Croxley Green, after the person saw a suspected firearm buried in the earth.

Officers attended and, after carrying out a search, found the firearm along with two boxes of ammunition.

Hertfordshire Constabulary have only just released details of the incident but said enquiries were ongoing at this stage.