Two men have been charged as part of an investigation into a disturbance which took place at a south Essex retail park.

Police were called to the Lakeside retail park in Thurrock shortly before 3.45pm on Monday (December 19) to reports of a number of people being involved in an incident which involved the spraying of an unknown substance at each other.

Officers attended and arrested four people.

Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported, though one of the people arrested was taken to hospital.

Two people have now been charged with affray.

Francie O’Donnell, 23, and Simon O’Donnell, 21, both of Lindhill Close, Enfield, are due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today (December 21).

Two other men arrested, both from Hertfordshire, have been released conditional bail while Essex Police enquiries continue.