PROLIFIC offender due in court today charged with 40 different offences. 

Ashley Hodgins, 29, of Lime Close, South Ockendon, was due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court charged with 32 counts of making off without payment, four counts of handling stolen goods, two of theft and driving without insurance and a licence.

He was arrested yesterday in connection with offences across Essex and east London between January 7 and May 19 this year.