A man has been charged with possession of class A drugs with intent to supply following a shooting in Southend in April.

Leban Elmi, 22, unemployed, of Kirkwood Road, London, was charged after the incident in Southchurch Road, Southend, on April 18.

He appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on July 7.

No pleas were entered and he is next due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on August 4.