A man has been charged following a police pursuit in Westcliff

Mitchell Rudkin, 44, of Ness Road, Shoebury, has been charged with failing to stop for police, driving without insurance, dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, failing to provide a specimen, obstruction of a police officer, and common assault on Thursday, August 2.

He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on September 3.

A 19-year-old man who was also arrested has been released without charge.