A MAN has been charged with making threats to kill, assault and an offence against the children and young persons act.

Omar Abdillahi, aged 38, of Mark Hall Moors, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following.

On January 17th, 2026, at Harlow assaulted a female by beating her.

On January 17th, 2026, at Harlow without lawful excuse made to a person, a threat to kill another person, namely, intending that the said person would fear that the said threat would be carried out.

On January 17th, 2026, at Harlow being a person who had attained the age of 16 years, and having responsibility for a child under that age, wilfully assaulted, ill treated, neglected, abandoned or exposed the said child in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering or injury to health.

Abdillahi’s next appearance in court is scheduled for February 16th at Chelmsford Crown Court.

He has been remanded in custody.