A HARLOW man has pled not guilty to a number of charges in relation to benefit fraud and other charges.

Mahfoud Boukhalfa, aged 54, of Joseph Rank House, Kitson Way, Harlow has been charged with the following.

On 17/12/2011 at Harlow with a view to obtaining for yourself a benefit, advantage or other payment, namely Employment and Support Allowance, under relevant social security legislation dishonestly made a statement or representation to the Department for Work and Pensions which was false, namely in a benefit application form which submitted as being accurate and complete you failed to disclose the true extent of your capital savings and investments.

Between 19/12/2011 and 31/03/2013 at Harlow, dishonestly failed to promptly notify a local authority, namely Harlow Council in the prescribed manner of a change of circumstances which you knew would affect your entitlement to Council Tax Benefit, namely that you held capital savings and investments in excess of permitted levels.

Between 02/01/2012 and 11/06/2017 at Harlow, dishonestly failed to promptly notify a local authority, namely Harlow Council in the prescribed manner of a change of circumstances which you knew would affect your entitlement to Housing Benefit, namely that you held capital savings and investments in excess of permitted levels.

Boukhalfa will return to Chelmsford Crown Court on November 29th.

A Harlow man has been sentenced following an incident in Waltham Abbey.

Paul Crick, 43, of Hookfield, Harlow was seen to walk across the forecourt of a Tesco petrol station in Sewardstone Road at around 5.40pm on Saturday, April 22.

He then placed a bottle of what was believed to be alcohol on the floor and set alight to a piece of paper that was placed inside the top of the open bottle. He put the bottle between fire extinguishers and a sand store box, which would be required to put out any fires quickly. It was also placed directly under the emergency cut off button for the petrol pumps.

Crick then walked off the forecourt and away from the bottle. A member of staff was alerted and quickly put the flames out by drenching it with water.

Officers were called and arrested Crick on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. The fire service also attended to ensure the area was safe and to examine the contents of the bottle. This was later confirmed to be paraffin and another flammable liquid, which if ignited properly, would have extended to the petrol pumps causing serious damage and harm to the public.

Crick was charged with attempting to cause arson with intent to endanger life, damaging property and being reckless as to whether life is endangered, on Saturday, April 22 and was remanded in custody.

He was found guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday, November 9 and was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison.

TWO men have been jailed for more than nine years, after being caught drug dealing by our West Operation Raptor team.

Myles Williams, 30, of Mandeville Street, East London, was sentenced to five years in prison, while Orlando Abraham, 31, of Hertford Road, North London, received a custodial sentence of four years and nine months.

Both were sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on October 31, after they were found guilty of being concerned in the supply of heroin.

In addition to jail terms, cash and phones will be forfeited under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and victim surcharges were also imposed.

Williams and Abraham were arrested on July 20, 2016, following a drug deal witnessed by our officers in Longbanks, Harlow.

They were later both charged with and found guilty of supplying a controlled drug.

Following the sentencing Det Sgt James Paget of the West Operation Raptor team said:

“We set up Operation Raptor teams in the North, South and West of the county to tackle drug and gang-related crime.

“We are pleased that we’ve been able to target and bring to justice, Abraham and Williams.

“Every arrest, conviction and sentence, motivates our dedicated team to continue to take people who are intent on destructing our communities, off the streets and behind bars.”

Anyone with information about gang or drug-related crime in their community can contact Essex Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a rogue trader incident off Paringdon Road, Harlow on Wednesday, November 1.

A man has knocked on the door of a woman’s house claiming to be from a drainage company and stated there is a problem with her drains. The woman has shown the man into the back garden where a second unknown suspect has entered her house. They have conducted a messy search and stolen her purse and cash.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact PC Anne-Marie Hardingham at Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Investigating officer PC Anne-Marie Hardingham said, “If a stranger knocks on your door advising that you need work doing to your house, please don’t let them in.

“Ask to see their ID and read any leaflets they have thoroughly before agreeing to have work carried out.

“If you see any suspicious activity in your street please report it to us.”

Special Constable seizes car from woman for driving without a valid licence

Sc Adelisa Poric, Pc Danny Wheeler and Pc Mitchell Baker were on duty in Harlow when they seized a car from the road following information provided by a member of the public.

During the early hours of Wednesday, November 15, Sc Adelisa Poric, Pc Danny Wheeler and Pc Mitchell Baker were patrolling in Harlow when they spotted a vehicle in Arkwrights.

They checked the vehicle on our police systems and found reports from the public claiming the driver didn’t have a licence.

A woman found to be driving without a valid licence had her car seized under Section 165 and was reported for the offence of driving otherwise in accordance with a licence.

Sc Adelisa Poric from Harlow Local Policing Team said: “We received this information from a member of the public and took steps to act on it.

“Driving without a licence puts the driver and other road users at risk.

“It’s good to be able to spend my time volunteering to keep the people of Harlow safe.”

Special Constables are volunteer police officers. They have the same police powers, uniforms and equipment as regular police officers but sacrifice their free time on a voluntary basis, organising their busy personal lives, day jobs and other commitments around police duties.

If you would like to become a Special Constable or would like more information about the Special Constabulary, visit: www.essex.police.uk/specials

ESSEX Police are releasing CCTV an image a car we are trying to trace following a serious assault near Magdalen Laver earlier this month.

It follows an incident involving a cyclist and a white car, believed to have been a Volkswagen Scirrocco, at around 12.40pm on Sunday, November 5.

The white car failed to stop at the scene and cyclist suffered a serious head injury.

He was taken to hospital and is now recovering at home.

Our officers believe the car was deliberately driven at the victim.

A 28 year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released under investigation.

We want to speak to the driver of the black Mini pictured, as it were travelling immediately behind the white car and may have witnessed what happened.

If you think you may be the driver of the car, or if you have any information about the collision please contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting incident 439 of 05/11 or email collision.appeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.

A DISPERSAL order has been put in place in Harlow to tackle anti-social behaviour and alcohol and drug abuse.

The order has been set up to run for two nights over the weekend covering Friday and Saturday night, from 10pm until 6am.

It will give police enhanced powers to order anyone to leave the area if they have reasonable grounds to believe the person is harassing residents or likely to be involved in crime or disorder.

Police can ask groups of two or more to leave an area immediately for over 48 hours and they can also detain any child under 16 and to return them to their home address.

Breaching the order is a criminal offence and any failure to comply could result in a fine or even up to three months in prison.

The order has been put in place for Harlow town centre and the area is defined in the attached picture.

Sgt Kevin Mayle of Harlow policing team said, “On Sunday, November 12, officers were called to a large disturbance involving a number of people in Post Office Walk. This occurred shortly after 4am and involved anti-social behaviour, where the group refused to move away from the area.

“Due to this, a dispersal order has been put in place at night to cover both Friday and Saturday of this weekend.

“This dispersal order is part of a 12-week plan under operation latte, dealing with anti-social behaviour and crime within the town centre.”

Number of non-recent sexual abuse offences recorded nationally by police each year has almost doubled since 2013/14

· Essex Police record 546 non-recent sex offences against children in one year

· NSPCC urges survivors of child sexual abuse to break the silence and speak out

MORE than 540 cases of non-recent sexual abuse against children were recorded by Essex Police last year, figures obtained by the NSPCC have revealed.

Nationally, he number of recorded offences involving non-recent sexual abuse – where the offence is alleged to have occurred more than a year before it was reported to police –almost doubled since 2013/14.

Across the UK more than 60,000 cases of non-recent sexual abuse against children were recorded, with a year on year increase from 10,493 in 2013/14 to 20,410 last year.

Essex Police only provided figures for 2016/17.

The children’s charity believes this steep rise may, in part, be down to high-profile abuse cases as well as the football abuse scandal which began a year ago this week and has seen a dedicated NSPCC Helpline receive more than 2,500 calls.

The NSPCC hope the increase in cases recorded by police will reassure survivors they will be listened to and will see law enforcement taking swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

It is also encouraging people who need advice about reporting abuse they suffered in the past to contact its Helpline, or if they are under 18 to go to Childline.

Maria, 47, was sexually abused and raped by her biological father at a very young age and still feels the effects of the abuse now:

“I don’t want to have a strong relationship with anyone. I’m also far too altruistic – I give so much of myself to feel good about myself – but I often feel worse. I have had breakdowns, have depressive episodes and I’ve attempted suicide as an adult.

“But I am determined and I’ve got dreams and ambitions. I’m strong. I went to the police to report my father when I was 25 and the conviction has helped me recover.”

The new non-recent sexual offences figures were obtained following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police forces in England and Wales and British Transport Police. Figures were also provided by the PSNI.

The true overall number of non-recent offences against children recorded will be higher still with six UK police forces not providing full figures for all four years.

Peter Wanless, Chief Executive of the NSPCC, said:

“It doesn’t matter whether the sexual abuse happened a year ago or 50 years ago, it is never too late to report it. It’s clear that for far too long, many people who suffered horrendously as children felt they could not speak up, were not believed or did not know who to turn to.

“Although these rising figures paint a worrying picture of widespread abuse, it is encouraging that so many are finally finding their voice in a climate today where they know they will be listened to and supported.”

“What’s important now is survivors of abuse receive the support they need and that the people who carried out these vile offences are identified and finally brought to justice.”

As well victims of past abuse being able to seek support from the NSPCC, the National Association of People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) has trained staff who can speak with survivors of childhood abuse and explore the options available to them such as support groups and counselling.

NAPAC also supports the family and friends of people who are helping someone who was abused.

Any adult who is the victim of non-recent abuse is urged to report it to the police or contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 for advice and support. Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111.

Moved by what you’ve read? Please help Childline be there for every young person who desperately needs support. Donate £4 by texting ‘NSPCC 4’ to 70744 or visiting nspcc.org.uk/mirror. Text costs include your donation of £4 plus your standard network rate. The NSPCC will receive 100% of your donation.

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ESSEX Police are appealing for information to find a man from Harlow we want to speak to in connection with a rape in Southend.

Anthony Almond, 33, is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, of a slim build with short blonde hair.

He has a tattoo on the left hand side of his neck saying ‘Karma 11.08.13’ and a horizontal scar running above the tattoo

He is known to have connections to the Southend areas.

If you recognise him or have any information regarding his whereabouts please contact Southend police station on 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

CARTERS Mead residents were not prepared to wait hours for the police to attend when they were besieged by teenage yobs.

It is alleged that a number of youths started to smash the lights out of new LED lampposts that had just been installed by Essex County Council.

Neighbours also claimed to have seem the youths take “pot shots” at the windows of houses putting many of the residents in a state of fear and alarm.

Residents detained a youth but it appears that it took well over an hour for a police unit to attend.

Recently a Harlow police officer admitted that on one night there was just “one deployable police officer” for 80,000 people.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Police received reports of criminal damage in Carters Mead, Harlow, at around 9.10pm (Thursday, November 16).

“Officers received reports that three lamp post lights and a communal flat window were smashed by someone by firing stones from a catapult.

Members of the public detained a 17-year-old boy ahead of police arrival.

“He has been referred to the youth offending team for further action”.

YH spoke to Harlow Common councillor Mark Wilkinson. He said: “It does appear that there are a number of factors here that highlight how exposed Harlow residents are in the
light of the deep deep cuts”.

Update:

Paul Arrowsmith who was missing from Harlow has now been found.

HAVE you seen Paul Arrowsmith, 31, missing from Harlow?

Paul, 31, was reported missing from Harlow shortly before 1pm today, Thursday, November 23.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and blue trainers. He was also carrying a rucksack.

Anyone who has seen Paul or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police at Harlow on 101.

ESSEX Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery at Natwest Bank, High Street, Epping Forest.

Suspect, unknown, has entered the bank shortly before 2.30pm yesterday, Thursday, November 23.

He has placed a black holdall on the counter inside the bank and produced a knife. He has pointed this at the cashier and demanded money.

The cashier has handed over a three-figure sum of cash before the suspect left the scene.

No one was injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, of average build and aged in his early 20s. He was wearing black jogging bottoms, a black hooded top with the hood up and a scarf covering his face.

Investigating officer DC Ben Elliott said, “We would like to reassure members of the public that this is a rare incident and we are doing all we can to bring the offender to justice.

“If you witnessed the incident or have any information please contact CID at Loughton CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A HARLOW man has been charged wit being in possession of a knife outside Harlow police station.

Daniel Koulle, aged 29, of Little Grove Field, Harlow has been charged with the following.

Before 01/10/2017 at Harlow produced a quantity of cannabis, a controlled drug of class B, in contravention of section 4(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

On 01/10/2017 at Harlow had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place outside Harlow police station an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely locking knife .

Koulle has pled not guilty.

Koulle has been remanded on unconditional bail until his next court appearance at Chelmsford Crown Court on Feb 28th, 2017.

A DRUG dealer, who was found with even more drugs when he was arrested a second time after failing to answer bail, has been jailed for nearly six years.

Officers from the West Operation Raptor team were patrolling the Moor Field area of Harlow on Wednesday July 19 this year when they spotted 21-year-old Ahmed Ahmed acting suspiciously.

They searched him and in his left trouser pocket he was found to be concealing 16 rocks of the Class A drugs heroin and crack cocaine. He was also found with £221 in cash.

Ahmed of Crossley Street, Islington, London was arrested on suspicion of two counts of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply and possessing the Class B drug cannabis.

He was released on bail until October 9 this year but he failed to appear at Harlow police station.
When officers visited Ahmed’s London home to arrest him they searched the property and found two packages containing crack cocaine and heroin and a further £240 in cash. He was arrested and charged with further offences.

Ahmed pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply, one count of money laundering and a further charge of possessing the Class B drug when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday November 22.

He was jailed for a total of five years and eight months and the court also ordered the forfeiture of the cash and drugs.

Following the sentencing Sgt James Paget of the West Operation Raptor team said: “There is no doubt that Ahmed was travelling into our county to London to deal drugs.

“What he didn’t bank on was that our Operation Raptor team are ready and waiting for individuals like him who think they can come into our communities to deal drugs.

“He made a further mistake when, after failing to answer bail, he clearly thought we wouldn’t go and find him.

“We not only found him, but we found more drugs and he ended up facing further charges.

“The simple message is do not attempt to deal drugs on the streets of Essex.

“ It’s only a matter of time before they will cross our path and, like Ahmed, end up before the court and behind bars.”

Essex Police set up Operation Raptor teams in the North, South and West of the county to target those involved in drug and gang-related crime.

Anyone with information about drug or gang-related crime in their community can contact Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Illegal tobacco seized in Harlow Town Centre

A seizure of over 17,000 illicit cigarettes and 4.5kg of hand rolling tobacco has been confiscated by Essex Trading Standards, working in partnership with Essex Police in Harlow town centre.

A HARLOW woman was among six men and five women convicted of laundering £600,000 which was scammed from elderly and vulnerable people including a victim in Dagenham.

Victoria Abbott, 40-years-old, of The Stow, Harlow, Essex pleaded guilty on 28 March 2017 to one count of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

She had received £80,000 from a victim which took place in North London between 16 and 18 December 2014.

The team allowed their bank accounts to be used by crooks who had duped their victims into handing over a total of £614,700.

In some cases the victims had lost their entire life savings.

The fraudsters struck around the country with victims being targeted in Dagenham, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Staffordshire, Sussex, Sheffield, Rugby, Southsea, West Bromwich, Northampton and Middlesex.

Julie Thompson, a financial investigator, from South East Regional Organised Crime Unit, said: “This was long and complex investigation, with many of the offences dating back to 2014.

“Without the money launderers, who are prepared to knowingly allow their accounts to be used to launder the proceeds of crime, these abhorrent crimes would not happen.”

All 11 will be sentenced on January 8 January at Lewes Crown Court.

A Sussex Police spokesman said; “Safeguarding vulnerable and elderly people is a priority for us – you can see ways to help protect people and to contact us on our Operation Signature page.

The battle against money launderers targeting the elderly and vulnerable in society continues with 11 people convicted for money laundering offences following an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU).

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Full report from Sussex Police.

Last Friday (24/11) five men and four women were found guilty of money laundering offences, whilst a man and woman had pleaded guilty earlier this year at Hove Crown Court.

The offences took place around the country with victims being targeted from London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Staffordshire, Sussex, Sheffield, Rugby, Southsea, West Bromwich, Northampton and Middlesex.

SEROCU’s Regional Fraud Team conducted an investigation under Operation Kanteen. The result was 11 defendants were either found guilty or pleaded guilty to 49 offences with a total loss of £614,700.00

Financial Investigator, Julie Thompson, from SEROCU’s Regional Fraud Team said: “This was long and complex investigation, with many of the offences dating back to 2014.

“The offenders targeted vulnerable elderly victims, who they tricked into giving them large sums of cash, sometimes their life savings, without any care for the impact this would have on their victims.

“Without the money launderers, who are prepared to knowingly allow their accounts to be used to launder the proceeds of crime, these abhorrent crimes would not happen.

“These convictions send out a clear message to offenders that the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit will pursue all those involved in these despicable crimes against the most vulnerable in our community.

“Our next step after these criminals are sentenced will be to aim to try and get compensation of the victims, in an attempt to recover the money they have spent a life time working for.”

The 11 who were found guilty or pleaded guilty were:

Kathleen McCarthy, 28-years-old, of Broom Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands was found guilty of money laundering offences which included 17 counts of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and two counts of attempting to convert criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981.

McCarthy had received a total of £220,500.00 from 14 victims with offences taking place in London, Essex, Cambridgshire, Staffordshire, Sussex and Sheffield areas between 5 December 2013 and 18 December 2014.

Oliver Boswell, 29-years-old, of Broom Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands pleaded guilty on 4 January 2017 to four counts of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Boswell had received a total of £24,500.00 from three victims which took place in Northampton, London and Middlesex between 9 April and 8 May 2014.

Both McCarthy and Boswell failed to attend court, McCarthy was found guilty in her absence, and now the husband and wife are wanted by the court.

Philip Montague, 61-years-old, of Sandon Road, Basildon, Essex was found guilty of money laundering offences including three counts of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

He received a total of £101,000.00 from a victim which took place in North London between 13 October and 6 November 2014.

Scott Watkins, 37-years-old, of Matlock Road, Coventry, Warwickshire was found guilty of money laundering offences which included 15 counts by unanimous decision and one count by majority decision of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

He had received a total of £142,100.00 from the four victims which took place in Rugby, Southsea, West Bromwich and North London areas between 19 August 2014 and 9 April 2015.

Francis O’Rourke, 42-years-old, of Broome Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands was found guilty by majority verdict of two counts of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

He had received £9,500 from a victim in the West Bromwich area which took place between 17 and 19 December 2014.

Charlotte Morris, 38-years-old of Essex Close, Kenilworth, Warwickshire was found guilty of one count of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

She had received £6,000 from a victim in the Rugby area which took place between 8 and 10 April 2014.

Kyle Wright, 23-years-old, of Marriott Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, was found guilty of one count of entering into or becoming concerned in a Money Laundering arrangement, contrary to section 328(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

He had received £10,000 from a victim in the North London area which took place between 21 and 29 April 2014.

Roseanna Sheridan, 48-years-old, of no fixed abode was convicted by majority verdict of one count of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

She had received £7,300 from a victim in the Northampton area which took place between 23 and 24 April 2014.

Chantelle Hinton 27-years-old, of Burbury Close, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, was found guilty by majority verdict of one count of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

She had received £2,800 from a victim in the North London area which took place between 6 and 8 August 2014.

Paul Farn, 53-years-old of Marriott Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, was found guilty of one unanimous verdict count and two majority verdict counts of entering into or becoming concerned in a Money Laundering arrangement, contrary to section 328(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

He arranged for £20,000.00 to be paid into the bank account of Kyle Wright from a victim in the North London area which took place between 21 and 29 April 2014.

Kyle Wright, 23-years-old of Marriott Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, was found guilty of one unanimous verdict count of entering into or becoming concerned in a Money Luandering arrangement contray to section 328(1) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

He received £20,000.00 from a victim in the North London area which took place between 12 and 29 April 2014

Victoria Abbott, 40-years-old, of The Stow, Harlow, Essex pleaded guilty on 28 March 2017 to one count of converting criminal property from England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, contrary to section 327(1)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

She had received £80,000 from a victim which took place in North London between 16 and 18 December 2014.

All the defendants are to be sentenced on 8 January 2018 at Lewes Crown Court.

A Sussex Police spokesman said; “Safeguarding vulnerable and elderly people is a priority for us – you can see ways to help protect people and to contact us on our Operation Signature page.

A CARE company is set to attend court over an alleged “failure to discharge a duty” in a care home in Harlow.

The charges are levelled at Rushcliffe Care Limited of Loughborough.

The charges state: “On or before 07/06/2015 at Partridge Care Centre Partridge Road Harlow, Rushcliffe Care Ltd, being a registered person within Health & Social Care Act 2008 Regulations 2014.

Whilst carrying on a regulated activity, namely the provision of accomodation for persons who require nursing/personal care, failed to discharge a duty imposed on it by regulation 12(1) of the regulations,
failed to provide safe care & treatment resulting in avoidable harmor a significant riskof exposure..

Contrary to Regulation 22(2) and 23 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activity) Regulations 2014

The case has been adjourned to 14/12/2017 at 10:00 in Courtroom 02, Colchester Magistrates Court.

A DOCTOR from Old Harlow is set to stand trial over a number of charges in relation to the possession of images of child abuse.

Dr Andrew FRANCIS-LANG, aged 49, of Harlowbury Mews, Old Road, Harlow has been charged with the following.

1. Between 30/03/2013 and 24/09/2016 at Harlow made indecent photographs of children, namely 219 category C indecent photographs of children.

2. On 24/09/2016 at Harlow had in your possession indecent photographs, namely 219 category C indecent photographs of children.

Francis-Lang pleads not guilty.

The next court appearance has been set for December 20th, 2017 at Chelmsford Crown Court.

ESSEX Police are looking for Jamie Bowie, 29, who is wanted in connection with an assault.

He is around 5ft8ins tall, with brown eyes and has pierced ears.

He also has a number of tattoos.

Bowie has links to Harlow.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Caroline Plumb at Harlow police station on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.