THREE people admitted possessing an imitation handgun.

Nicole Anderson, 21, Ben Holyland, 24, and Lee Fricker, 20, were caught with the weapon in Coryton, Stanfordle-Hope, on May 21.

Anderson and Holyland of Appletree Way, Wickford, and Fricker, of St Clere’s Crescent, Wickford, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing an imitation firearm when they appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court.

They were released on unconditional bail and will next appear at Basildon Crown Court for sentence.