Essex Teen Charged with Kidnap and Firearm Offences After Harlow Disturbance
Overview
An 18-year-old man has been charged with kidnap and firearm offences following a disturbance involving a discharged weapon in Harlow on Thursday afternoon.
Thomas Pasquariello, of Westmill Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, was arrested on Friday morning, 1 August, after police were called to reports of a disturbance and firearm discharge in the area of Barn Mead at around 4pm on Thursday, 31 July.
Following an investigation, Pasquariello has now been charged with:
- Kidnap
- Threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a private place
- Possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
- Assault by beating
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on 2 September 2025.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
PC Cameron Oliver, from Essex Police, said:
“Our work to make this case as strong as possible is ongoing.
I’m asking anyone who was in the Barn Mead playing fields area between 3pm and 4.45pm on Thursday to come forward if they witnessed anything or have information. Even the smallest details may assist us.”
How to Provide Information
- Call Essex Police quoting incident 776 of Thursday 31 July
- Submit a report via the Essex Police website or use the Live Chat service available 24/7
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org
Officers continue to carry out enquiries in the area and are urging anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage to come forward.
