Hamza Dinbil, 18, is the 10th teenager – and second from Stratford – to plead guilty to violent offences after a boy was stabbed near the seafront in July 2024.
Among the boys, a 16-year-old from London also brought a gun among the holidaymakers “enjoying the good weather”.
On July 30 last year, officers responded to reports of people with weapons on the seafront, arresting several men and boys aged between 14 and 18 shortly afterwards.
One boy was left bloodied after being stabbed in the back and was taken to hospital.
Police enforced a dispersal order covering much of the seafront and pier, as they hunted those responsible.
Dinbil is the 10th and final teenager to admit his role in the violence, and all will be sentenced at Basildon Crown Court the week commencing July 14, 2025.
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Hamza Dinbil, 18, of Corporation Street in Stratford pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
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Tyler Omo-Irogho, 18, of Clarendon Road in Watford, admitted assaulting an emergency worker, violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
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Michael King, 18, of Crescent Road in South Woodford, admitted violent disorder and conspire to commit GBH.
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Mekai Brown, 18, of Higham Road in Woodford Green, admitted violent disorder and conspire to commit GBH.
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Lucas Braga, 18, from Pitchford Street in Stratford, has admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was 17 at the time of the offence.
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Isaac Bello, 18, of Prospect Road in Woodford Green, admitted violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He was 17 at the time of the offences.
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A 16-year-old boy from London admitted violent disorder, conspiracy to commit GBH, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
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A 17-year-old boy from London has been charged with violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
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A 16-year-old boy from Basildon has been charged with violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
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A 15-year-old boy from Pitsea admitted violent disorder, conspiring to commit GBH and possession of an offensive weapon. He was 14 at the time of the offences.
Southend District Commander Dave Browning said: “Responding to the criminal actions of a small number of people in Southend last summer, among thousands of people trying to enjoy the good weather, required a huge co-ordinated response from my uniformed officers.
“We told those intent on coming here to commit crime that they would be dealt with.
“I can repeat the same message today, with these ten men and boys now waiting to hear their sentences.
“We’re confident, and the figures show, incidents of disorder and violence remain rare in Southend.
“But one incident is too many and we’re always alert to such reports.
“Where incidents arise, we will act and we will use powers available to us to protect the public.
“I am glad to welcome everyone to our city again this summer to visit the seafront, enjoy our famous pier and take a trip to the beach.
“But be in no doubt that if you come here to commit crime – our officers will be waiting, you will be arrested and you will face justice.”
Pat Sampson, chair of the Southend Independent Advisory Group, added: “Our local residents must be able to enjoy living and working in our city, so I am glad to see these defendants have pleaded guilty.
“Our group will continue working with police to make sure they keep the people of Southend at the centre of their work as they have here.
“It’s really important that everyone understands you’re welcome here to enjoy yourself but not to commit crime and cause trouble.”
