Romford man charged with perverting the course of justice and wasting police time.

Jamal Thomas, 23 (27.06.97), of South Street, Romford, is due to appear this afternoon via video link at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court.

It follows an incident in which it was reported that a car with a child inside been stolen in Beckton Triangle E6 at 12:18hrs on 20 August.

The vehicle was later found and the child concerned was located safe and well elsewhere.