A CHARITY shop has been destroyed after a car was driven into the shop front.

The silver BMW car was seen in the front of the Muscular Dystrophy shop in Warwick Parade, South Woodham Ferrers.

Residents took to Facebook to share their shock at what had happened.

Some said they had been in the shop just moments before the car was crashed into it while others sent well wishes to people involved.

The fire service were called to the incident but were not required. 

The charity declined chance to comment.

The police have been approached for a comment.