Police charge seven teenagers over Southend seafront violence

Boys aged 14 to 18 face charges including attempted murder after disorder earlier in week

Police have charged seven people following violence and disorder on the Southend seafront earlier this week.

Officers were called to reports of people carrying weapons on the seafront on Tuesday evening, Essex police said.

A 16-year-old boy from Canning Town, 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 charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 16-year-old boy from Shadwell charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.

Mekai Brown, 18, of Woodford, charged with violent disorder and wounding with intent.

Tyler Omo-Irogho, 18, of Watford, charged with two counts of violent disorder, wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, and assaulting an emergency worker.

Michael King, 18, of South Woodford, charged with violent disorder and wounding with intent.

A 17-year-old boy from Stratford charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.