AN OFFICER was punched in the face last night in Laindon.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charge for the offence of assaulting an emergency service worker following the disturbance.

He was bailed to attend Basildon Magistrates Court in July.

T/Insp Heffron from the local policing team, said: "No assault on a police officer is acceptable and positive action will be taken against those perpetrators.

"I would like to praise the officer for his courage and professionalism that remained throughout the incident."