POLICE Officers in Thurrock have secured charges against three people as part of an investigation into a robbery in Chadwell St Mary.

It was reported a man in his 20s had been robbed and had jewellery and a watch taken in Godman Road at around 10.45pm on Saturday, 9 August.

Response officers attended the incident and arrested four people – two men and two women.

The men and one of the women have now been charged and appeared in court.

Harry Ottaway, 21, of Kelvin Road, Tilbury, Rofhane Lewis, 31, of Dunley Drive, New Addington in Croydon, and 28 year-old Laina Mills, of Albermarle Close, Grays, have all ben charged with robbery.

Ottaway has also been charged with possession of cocaine.

They all appeared at Southend Magistrates' Court on 11 August and are next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on 8 September.

A 27 year-old woman has been released on bail until 19 October.

Police continue to investigate the incident and are appealing for assistance from the public, saying: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/114457/25.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."