A MAN has been charged with a series of offences after a “serious incident” in Colchester.

Connor Downer, 19, of Maidenburgh Street Colchester, faces four charges.

These are threats to cause damage, affray, criminal damage, and possession of a bladed article.

Essex Police say the charges follow an incident in Gantry Close at 10pm on Thursday.

It was reported a man was threatened with violence and damage was caused to a property.

Downer will appear before Chelmsford Magistrates today, Saturday, March 2.