A man has been charged in connection with a break-in at a Co-op store in Wickford. 

Police were called to the store in St Peters Terrace, London Road at around 10am on Sunday September 22, with police officers quickly attending  

A vehicle believed to be involved failed to stop for them on the A12 and was later stopped and a man was arrested.

Tasavur Raja, 34, of Sackville Gardens, Ilford, has now been charged with theft, common assault, aggravated taking of a vehicle without consent, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified.

He is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today, Tuesday September 24. 

A police spokesman said: "Police enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

"Police need anyone who has any dash cam, CCTV or other footage to get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/144751/24.

"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."