A MAN from Basildon has pleaded not guilty after being charged in connection with disorder outside Downing Street.

More than 100 people were arrested after disorder in Whitehall, central London, during a demonstration badged as 'Enough is Enough' on Wednesday, July 31.

Detectives have charged a further 12 people following the disorder, bringing the total number charged with offences on that night to 38.

Among the 12 charged is Georgie Jones, of Rectory Road, Basildon, who has been charged with violent disorder and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, where he entered a not guilty plea.

The 28-year-old was remanded in custody to appear next at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, September 6.

Commander Lou Puddefoot said: “The officers on duty in Whitehall that evening were operating in really challenging circumstances and faced unacceptable aggression and abuse.

“As is often the case with large scale public order incidents such as this, so much of the work takes place in the days and weeks that follow.

“I want to thank the officers who have spent the past two weeks reviewing many hours of CCTV, phone and bodycam footage to build the cases that are being put before the courts.

“While we welcome the restoration of calm in London and across the country, we are not being complacent. We continue to stand ready to respond to any outbreak of disorder and to deal decisively with any offences.”