James Payne due in court after Kingsmere, Benfleet incident

The incident saw a huge emergency presence on Kingsmere, on Saturday afternoon, with fire, ambulance, and riot police all in attendance.

Police confirmed why the heavy police presence was needed at the scene.

Mr Payne was arrested at the scene.

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A spokesman from Essex Police, said: "We were called to reports of a disturbance in Kingsmere, Benfleet, at about 1.45pm on Saturday 27 February.

"James Payne, 47, of Kingsmere, Benfleet, was arrested and later charged with two counts of common assault and one of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.

"He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 1 March."