A man will appear in court today charged with attempted murder after woman and child injured.

Zach, Hughes was arrested and charged following an incident on Monday, July 12 where a woman and child were injured in Brook Street, Brentwood.

In addition to attempted murder, the 26-year-old has also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Hughes, of Brentwood Road, Romford, will appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today.