A man will appear in court today accused of assaulting a police officer and stealing his car.
Tony Turner, 36, of Vincent Road, Dagenham, will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today (Monday, January 23), charged with a string of offences.
Mr Turner has been charged in connection with an incident on Saturday October 31, 2015, in Pudding Lane, Chigwell.
It is alleged he assaulted a police officer before taking his vehicle, which had a police dog in the back at the time.
He faces charges of assault, furnishing false information, driving other than in accordance with a licence, possessing identity documents with intent, aggravated vehicle taking, escape from lawful custody and driving without insurance.
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