A man has been charged following the recovery of a gun in a vehicle in Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, yesterday, Wednesday 13 February.

Christopher Cavill, 19, of Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, was charged with possession of a sawn off shotgun, theft of a vehicle, going equipped for theft of a vehicle, possession of cannabis, failing to stop for police, driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

He is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday 14 February.