A POLICE officer was assaulted in Middle Street on Friday (May 8).

A 53-year-old man from the local area has been charged with the assault and is due to appear at Harlow Magistrates' Court on Wednesday May 20.

A 21-year-old man has also been charged with offences including failing to stop when required by a police officer, driving without due care and attention, driving without insurance and failing to provide a specimen.

He will also appear in court on May 20.

Both men have been released on bail.

The police officer suffered minor injuries in the attack.