Three men, including two from Dagenham, have been charged after a police chase. 

Officers on patrol near Prittlewell Street, Southend on September 28 were involved in a pursuit that caused damage to a nearby fence and a police vehicle. 

Three men were subsequently arrested and have now been charged with drug supply offences.  

Akeem Lawrence, 24, of Mayesbrook Road has been charged with dangerous driving, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, being concerned in the supply of heroin and possession of criminal property. 

Lawrence is also facing charges of two counts of criminal damage. 

Jeffrey Zakaria, also 24, of Warrington Road has been charged with possession with two counts of criminal damage, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, being concerned in the supply of heroin and possession of criminal property. 

Zakaria is being charged with intent to supply crack cocaine.

The Dagenham men are due to appear alongside Beau Cooper, 20, of Malting Lane, Orsett at Basildon Crown Court on October 30.

Cooper is charged with two counts of criminal damage, possession of criminal property, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and being concerned in the supply of heroin.