Magistrates to get more powers to jail criminals for longer
MAGISTRATES in England and Wales will be able to jail criminals for twice as long as they currently can, under plans to clear court backlogs reports the BBC.
Wanted man who “may pose risk to public and young children” may be in Tilbury
POLICE are urgently appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man.
Millions more parking charges could be issued under Government proposals
THE RAC Foundation has estimated that almost 8m parking charges may be issued on private land. This reflects the year-on-year increase in car ownership[1] with millions more cars parking every day and a shift away from the use of public transport given the impact of the pandemic.
Essex Police want to see more diverse force in Thurrock
NEW figures released this month by Essex Police show record levels of applications both from women and from people with a diverse range of ethnic backgrounds.
Man seriously injured following assault in Tilbury has died in hospital
A MAN seriously injured following an assault in Tilbury has died in hospital. The man, who’s in his 30s, was found injured in Feenan Highway shortly before 9.45pm on Sunday 2 January. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and, sadly, he has now died. The investigation into the incident is now a homicide […]
Police arrest nearly 300 for drink or drug driving over festive period
ESSEX Police officers arrested 280 people on suspicion of drink or drug-driving or for failing to provide a specimen over the festive period.
World Boxing Champ Tyson Fury sends message to Tilbury man who was victim of attack
WORLD boxing champ Tyson Fury has joined many members of the local community who have issued ‘get well messages’ to a Tilbury man who was the victim of a savage attack in the town on Sunday, 2 January.
Tilbury: Man charged with attempted murder in Feenan Highway
A MAN has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Tilbury which has left a man in a life-threatening condition.
Crackdown by police nets almost 200 offenders on Thurrock’s roads
POLICE traffic officers have mounted another operation in Thurrock, targeting vehicles on the approach to Lakeside shopping centre.
Appeal for man missing from Grays
ESSEX Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to find Kieran Devlin who is missing from his home in Grays. The 33-year-old was last seen at about 2pm on Wednesday 22 December. We are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are working very hard on the investigation to locate him. Kieran also has […]
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Tilbury
DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Tilbury are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.It was reported members of the public found the victim, a man in his 30s, had been found injured in Feenan Highway shortly before 9.45pm yesterday (Sunday 2 January).He was taken to hospital where he is in a life-threatening condition.
Hare coursing link to police probe in Bulphan
POLICE are probing an incident near Bulphan last week which has been reported as a group of people hare coursing. A Land Rover which was not taxed or MOTed became stuck on land. A police statement says: “We are investigating reports of criminal damage at an address in Harrow Lane, Bulphan. “Early on Wednesday, 22 […]
Justice minister Dominic Raab visits Thurrock and pledges better protection for victims of crime
JUSTICE minister, Dominic Raab visited Synergy Essex recently to pledge that victims of crime will be better heard, served and protected under wide ranging reforms set out by the Government. Synergy have centres in Harlow and in Thurrock. Justice Secretary Dominic Raab set out plans for a first ever Victims’ Law that would guarantee greater […]
Teenager missing from Chafford Hundred
HAVE you seen 16-year-old Mounir Adam Mohammad, who has been reported missing from Chafford Hundred? He was last seen at 6.50pm on Wednesday 15 December, and we are concerned for his welfare. Mounir was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, black trousers and black trainers. Please contact 101 if you see him or know of his […]
Grays lorry deaths: Haulier Caolan Gormley trial delayed to 2023
THE trial of a haulier in connection with a people-smuggling operation that ended with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found in a lorry trailer in Essex has been delayed until 2023 reports the BBC. Caolan Gormley, of Kedew Road, Caledon, County Tyrone, denies conspiracy to assist illegal immigration. It is alleged he allowed vehicles […]
Essex Police: Sixty-nine new officers begin their careers
SIXTY-nine new officers have started work in your communities after passing out on Friday.The 35 men and 34 women took their oath to join the thousands of others of brave officers helping you, keeping you safe, and catching criminals every day. The new officers are part of our continued investment which will see more than […]
South Ockendon: Men convicted of attempted murder
TWO men have been found guilty of trying to kill another man who was chased, hit by a car, and attacked with machetes. Another man has also been convicted of his involvement in the attack.The victim, a man in his 20s, had been driving towards Arisdale Close, South Ockendon at around 12.35am on 1 July […]
Woman dies in fatal collision near Horndon-on-the-Hill
FOLLOWING a serious collision involving three vehicles last night on the B1007, near Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex Police are now in position to confirm a 46-year-old woman has sadly died.
Essex Police tell e-scooter owners: Don’t drink and drive
AN e-scooter is not an alternative to a taxi after a night out: don’t get caught out, know the law before you hop on one this Christmas Following the launch of our Christmas anti-drink drive campaign, Inspector Matt Crow of the Roads Policing Unit, explains what everyone should know when it comes to buying and […]
Purfleet woman who ‘nudged’ Insulate Britain protester with 4X4 charged with assault
A WOMAN who allegedly nudged an Insulate Britain protester with her Range Rover to try and move her out of the road in Thurrock has been charged with assault reports LBC.
Stanford West Conservatives meet police and Thurrock Council teams tackling off-road motorcycles
STANFORD West councillors Shane Hebb and Terry Piccolo joined Essex Police and Thurrock Council officers on Tuesday 7th December for a patrol of their ward; specifically around Stanford Park and Butts Lane, the Billet field area. The routes used to drive through St Margaret’s was also reviewed. The discussion was about the ongoing nuisance of […]
Thousands abandon 101 calls to Essex Police
ESSEX Police has pledged to look at introducing a free call back option for its 101 system and admitted 20 per cent of callers giving up before speaking to a call handler is “unacceptable” reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
Aveley man in court over number of sex assaults
A MAN has been charged in connection with three sexual assaults in Aveley and Grays.
Essex Police issue advice after surge in drink spiking cases
WE are getting closer to Christmas and many people will be planning nights out with friends and work colleagues at venues across Essex over the next few weeks.