Four Basildon men have been charged in connection with a burglary at a home in St Christopher Road, Colchester, on Saturday, April 11.

Hugo Cavigioli, 60, a carpenter of The Knares, Basildon, was charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and burglary.

Ricky Corp, 32, a roofer, of Kings Crescent, Basildon, Jason Woods, 24, unemployed, of Long Riding, Basildon, and Brett Bruce, 23, a building labourer, of Bourne Avenue, Basildon, were all charged with burglary.

They are due to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on October 13.