A MAN has been released without charge despite allegedly shooting at police during an armed stand-off in Colchester.

Dugard Avenue and Straight Road were blocked off on July 30 after a mental health professional was escorted to a property by police.

A 43-year-old allegedly pulled a gun on them.

They fled, the area was sealed off, and armed police brought a man under control using Tasers and batons.

A man was arrested and later detained under the Mental Health Act.

However the suspect has been released from his bail with no further action being taken.

He is also no longer being detained under the Mental Health Act.