Two women from the district have been in court for offences against police officers.

Emma Gracey of Wheelers, Epping, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court, last week, charged with threatening behaviour and assaulting PC Edmonson, on May 4.

Mrs Gracey, 37, entered a guilty plea to both charges and has been remanded on unconditional bail until June 18 for sentencing.

On the same day Sharon Hawthorne of Woodfield Terrace, Epping, was arrested for threatening behaviour and obstructing an officer on duty.

Mrs Hawthorne, 42, also entered a guilty plea to both charges and was handed a six month community order and ordered to pay £100 in costs.