TWO Harlow residents have been charged with a series of offences involving offensive weapons.

Abbe Ayling, aged 48, of NFA, Harlow was charged with the following.

On June 6th, 2024, at Harlow, without the authority of the Secretary of State, had in your possession a weapon designed or adapted for the discharge of a gas, namely CS.

Her next appearance will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 18th, 2025.

Peter Ayling, aged 59, of NFA, Harlow was charged with the following.

On June 6th, 2024 in Harlow had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place Harlow  an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely kitchen knife.

On June 6th, 2024 in Harlow had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place Harlow  an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely an axe.

On June 6th, 2024 in Harlow, without the authority of the Secretary of State, had in your possession a weapon designed or adapted for the discharge of  a gas, namely CS

His next appearance will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on June 18th, 2025.

No indication of a plea at this time.