A MAN has been charged in connection with an assault of a teenage boy at a popular town sports centre.

William Miller, of Green Lane, Burnham, has been charged with actual bodily harm against a 15-year-old boy.

It was reported a boy had been assaulted at the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre on Sunday, July 24, at about 9pm.

The teenager was on the basketball court when the alleged assault happened.

Maldon and Burnham Standard:

Miller is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “A man is due to appear in court today (Tuesday 20 December) charged with ABH in connection with an assault in Burnham-on-Crouch.

“It was reported on 24 July that a 15-year-old boy had been assaulted at the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre.

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“William Miller, of Green Lane, Burnham, was later arrested and subsequently charged with ABH.

"He’s due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.”