A HARWICH man has been charged with several domestic abuse, fraud, and driving offences – following concerns about a woman in her 80s.

Essex police said in August 2022, they received reports of concerns for the welfare of a woman in her 80s in Harwich with concerns she may have been a crime victim.

In their investigation, officers identified a suspect, and arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of two counts of fraud.

John Thomson, 25, of Stour Close, has now been charged with two counts of fraud by false representation, engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour, false imprisonment, and criminal damage.

In a separate case, Mr Thomson has also been charged with two counts of perverting the course of justice, driving without due care and attention, using a mobile while driving, speeding and possession of an article for use in fraud.

Mr Thompson was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates Court on April 10.