Man and woman charged after explosive items found in Brentwood
The pair are appearing in court today
Two people have been charged in connection with a disturbance in Brentwood, where suspicious items were found.
Officers arrived at Sawyers Grove at around 7.20am on Friday 30th October after reports of a disturbance, forced entry into an address, and detained a man and a woman.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal experts were called to the address after three suspicious items were discovered during a search, leading to a 100-metre cordon around the area.
Thomas Walker, 43, faces three counts of criminal damage and making threats to kill.
Yolanda-Tony King, 48, is charged with two counts of criminal damage, harassment, and one count of making threats to kill.
Both individuals reside at Sawyers Grove, Brentwood and are due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 2nd November.
Investigations regarding the suspicious items are ongoing, according to police.