A GANG-MEMBER has been jailed after he was was caught on CCTV terrifying innocent people in Southend High Street.

The bandana-clad 15-year-old was seen swinging a bike chain around his head as he approached passers-by.

He was caught after CCTV operators spotted his behaviour - and police were called to arrest him outside the Odeon cinema.

When he was picked up he was wearing a red bandana which is a distinguishing signature of the GPD or ‘Get Paid Daily’ gang.

Full story in today's Echo. Watch the CCTV here.