A MAN threatened another man with a meat cleaver in a terrifying street robbery in Grays.

John Morgan, 24, of Anton Road, South Ockendon, stole an iPhone and cash from the victim in Credo Road, Grays on Sunday, December 29.

Morgan, who was charged with robbery and having a meat cleaver as an offensive weapon, will appear before magistrates in Basildon today.

Russell Waterman, 31, of Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, was also charged with robbery. He was bailed to appear before Basildon Magistrates Court on Thursday, January 16.