Essex Police appeal for witnesses after 13-year-old boy is found with stab wound to stomach in Basildon
ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13 year-old boy was found with a stab wound to his stomach in Basildon.
Lorry driver pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in the back of a refrigerated container
A LORRY driver has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in the back of a refrigerated container in Grays.
The harsh reality of being in a gang is being shared through music created by prisoners in Essex.
THE Violence and Vulnerabilities unit in partnership with HMP Chelmsford and the Finding Rhythms charity are working together to break the cycle of men reoffending when they leave prison.
RSPCA appeals for information after body of dead burned pony found in ditch
THE RSPCA believes the pony would have been dead and then the body was set alight, but officers are appealing for information regarding the upsetting incident.
Domestic abuse helpline sees 25% increase in calls
THE National Domestic Abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the lockdown, the charity Refuge says.
Five set to “appear” in court over deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals
FIVE men are due to appear virtually at the Old Bailey tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April. They have been charged in connection with our investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in October 2019. Due to appear are: Maurice Robinson, 25, of Craigavon in Northern Ireland, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration […]
Domestic abuse helpline sees 25% increase in calls
THE National Domestic Abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the lockdown, the charity Refuge says.
Police search for arsonists who set light to phone mast in Thurrock.
POLICE are searching for arsonists two set light to a phone mast in Thurrock.
Twelve people arrested in Thurrock during joint operation with Met Police.
POLICE roads policing, operational support group and dog unit teams, including Special Constables, were looking for criminals using the roads in the Thurrock district and east London on Thursday 2 April.
Appeal and wanted request following officer assault in Chafford Hundred
ESSEX Police would like to identify them in connection with reports an officer was assaulted in Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, at around 9.10am on Sunday 1 March.
Safer Places: A reminder to those who are victims of domestic abuse in Thurrock
IF you think you are suffering from domestic abuse then you probably are.
Special constable arrests three for drug dealing in Grays
TWO men and a teenager have been arrested for drug dealing offences after being stopped in Grays by a Special Constable.
Essex Police detail new enforcement powers
I AM really pleased that officers report from their patrols across Essex that, in the vast majority of cases, people are only out for the essential reasons set out
Three Thurrock men fined for stealing toilet rolls and sanitisers
THREE men have been ordered to carry out unpaid work and pay fines and costs of £125 after admitting burglary where toilet rolls were stolen.
Police officers use specialist equipment to detect sexual offences
OFFICERS protecting the public from some of the most dangerous offenders have been out across the county using special equipment to proactively detect child sexual offences.
National Crime Agency warn that organised crime groups may try to exploit the coronavirus outbreak to target the UK
THE National Crime Agency today warned that organised crime groups may try to exploit the coronavirus outbreak to target the UK.
Three men from Thurrock charged with stealing hand sanitisers and toilet rolls
THREE men have been charged with a burglary at a building site in Hatfield Peverel.
Three men form Thurrock arrested over theft in Hatfield Peverel
ESSEX Police has arrested three men for burglary offences just 30 minutes after receiving a call about suspicious activity in Hatfield Peverel.
Man wanted after burglary in South Ockendon
ESSEX Police would like to speak to him in connection with a burglary at an address in Tamarisk Road, South Ockendon at around 4.50am on Sunday 2 February.
Chop shop discovered in South Ockendon
A CHOP shop and stolen vehicles have been discovered in South Ockendon following great work from our Road Crime Team and Rural Engagement Team.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after collision in Aveley
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a collision in Aveley last month.
Man charged over death of 39 Vietnamese nationals in Grays
A MAN from Birmingham has been charged in connection with our investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals last October.
Police appeal after driver left with serious injuries following crash on A13
ESSEX Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a collision on the A13 yesterday, Saturday 14 March.
Man with links to Aveley and South Ockendon wanted by police
ESSEX Police want to speak to the 31-year-old in connection with an allegation of perverting the course of justice and driving offences.