A teenager from Watford is set to appear in crown court charged with weapon possession after violence broke out in Southend.

Tyler Omo-Irogho was one of a group of teenagers who were charged and faced court today (August 3) after violent disorder on the city’s seafront on Tuesday evening (July 30).

Prosecutor Godfried Duah told the court a machete and a large knife were spotted in the crowded town as families enjoyed the summer holiday sunshine.

Police later seized a number of weapons including knives and a gun.

Omo-Irogho, 18, of Clarendon Road, Watford, appeared in Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of violent disorder, wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, and assaulting an emergency worker.

He, alongside fellow defendants Mekai Brown and Michael King, was remanded in custody and ordered to next appear for a preliminary hearing at Basildon Crown Court on September 2.

  • King, 18, of South Woodford, east London, was charged with violent disorder, and grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • Brown, 18, of South Woodford, east London, was charged with violent disorder, and wounding with intent.

A 14-year-old boy, two 16-year-old males, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also appeared in the court today - before being ordered into youth detention.

Their next hearings were each set for Basildon Crown Court on September 2.

  • A 16-year-old boy 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 has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.
  • A 16-year-old boy has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and violent disorder.
  • A 17-year-old boy has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 16-year-old boy, who has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon, has yet to be dealt with.