Eighth person, 16, charged in connection with Southend disorder

A 16-year-old boy from Basildon, has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and violent disorder.

He is the last person to be charged after he was discharged from hospital and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today.

Eight people were arrested by Essex Police officers who responded quickly and robustly to reports of people with weapons on the seafront on Tuesday July 30.

Court - The 16 year old boy will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today (Image: Maurice Robinson)

Here are the seven other people already charged:

• A 16 year-old boy from Canning Town has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause serious injury, possession of a prohibited weapon in a public place, and violent disorder;
• A 14 year-old boy from Pitsea has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon;
• A 16 year-old boy from Shadwell has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon;
• Mekai Brown, 18, of Higham Road, Woodford Road, has been charged with violent disorder and wounding with intent;
• Tyler Omo-Irogho, 18, of Clarendon Road, Watford, has been charged with two counts of violent disorder, wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, and assaulting an emergency worker;
• Michael King, 18, of Crescent Road, South Woodford, is charged with violent disorder and wounding with intent;
• A 17 year-old boy from Stratford has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.

Essex Police said they have additional police officers on duty over the weekend to keep residents, businesses, and visitors safe as they enjoy the warm weather.  
 

A further dispersal order and Section 60 authority will be in place in Southend this afternoon following information about an unauthorised event which may lead to disorder.

Both orders cover the entire Southend City area, south of the A13, including railway stations and transport hubs.

A dispersal order gives officers the powers to direct people who cause or are suspected of causing crime and anti-social behaviour to leave an area or face arrest.

A Section 60 authority is an extension of stop and search powers we already use - with police forces being obliged to tell the public where, when, and how long it will last. 

The dispersal order is in place from 2pm tomorrow on August 3 until 2pm on August 4 and the Section 60 from 3pm on August 3 for 24 hours.