Ninth Teen Changed

A NINTH teenager has been charged in connection with scenes of violence that erupted on Southend seafront at the end of July.

The incident, which took place on July 30th, saw reports of teens waving machetes on Southend seafront.

Police officers attended the scene, and made arrests within minutes.
Eight people remain remanded in custody following to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 2 September.

Now, a ninth person – a 17 year-old from Woodford Green – has been arrested on August 20 and has been charged with GBH with intent, possession of a bladed article, and violent disorder, and appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday August 21.
Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett said: “On July 30 officers responded quickly and robustly following reports of people with weapons, making arrests within minutes.
“Eight people were arrested and charged at the time, but the investigation into this incident has not stopped there.
“We continue to work to identify, locate, and arrest anyone involved in those incidents and will pursue them relentlessly.”
Chief Supt Hammett added: “I want to re-iterate that this was an isolated incident and Southend is a really safe place to live, work and visit.
“So please come here and enjoy yourself and we’ll ensure you can do that safely.
“If anyone is thinking of coming here to commit crime, be in no doubt that you will be dealt with.”

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