A FLASH mob caused a stir at Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Shoppers were stopped in their tracks when the Rock Choir, which has groups in Wickford, Leigh, Chelmsford and Brentwood, unexpectedly performed Dancing in the Street as part of a synchronised charity event across the UK.

They raised more than £300 and helped Rock Choir raise more than £10,000 for Sports Relief.

Lakeside’s marketing manager, Sophie Scott, said: “We thought it would be a fantastic way to treat our shoppers to a fun surprise when they were least expecting it.”