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Southend: Boy faces attempted murder charge after city violence

Deputy senior district judge Tan Ikram ordered him into youth detention and the boy is to next appear for a preliminary hearing at Basildon Crown Court on 2 September.

Prosecutor Godfried Duah told the court a machete and a large knife were spotted after the disorder broke out in the crowded town as families enjoyed the summer holiday sunshine.

Police later seized a number of weapons including knives and a gun.

A 14-year-old boy charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon was also ordered into youth detention.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and violent disorder.

A boy, 16, has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with violent disorder, wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

All of the child defendants were ordered into youth detention and their next hearings were each set for Basildon Crown Court on 2 September.


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