A TEENAGER was due in court today charged with various domestic and traffic offences.

The 17-year-old boy from Mayland, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with assault by beating, breaching a non-molestation order, dangerous driving, failing to stop when directed, criminal damage, driving while disqualified, theft, aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance.

It follows reports that a girl was assaulted in Mayland and had her vehicle taken on Thursday.

Police arrested two people following reports the car had been abandoned in Wickford following a collision.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of drugs and he has been released under investigation.