A woman has been given a sentencing date after being found guilty of child neglect and drug possession.

Roxanne Leslie, 26, of Audley Gardens in Loughton, was convicted of possessing 22.4g of cannabis and 1.568g of cocaine at Chelmsford Magistrates Court this morning.

Leslie also indicated a guilty plea to a charge of wilfully assaulting, ill-treating, neglecting, abandoning or exposing two children under the age of 16 in a manner likely to cause them unnecessary suffering or injury to health.

She has been released on unconditional bail until February 4 when she will return to the same court for sentencing.