A TOP police officer from Thurrock has been charged with two counts of making indecent images of children.

Ben Hodder, 34, who was the district commander for the borough, was arrested on May 8 2014 on suspicion of a sex offence.

He has been suspended and charged with two counts of making indecent images of children.

He has been bailed to appear at Basildon Magistrates court on Thursday, November 6.