BBC documentary about investigation into deaths of 39 Vietnamese people in Grays
A BBC television documentary about the Essex Police-led investigation to catch the criminals responsible for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people will air this week.
Police make arrests after protesters block roads in Thurrock
ESSEX Police has responded quickly, made 16 arrests and are working to get traffic moving following reports of people blocking the road on the M25. They were initially called to reports of people on the slip road of Junction 31 of the M25 shortly after 8.25am and officers were on scene within five minutes. They […]
National Hate Crime Awareness Week: “Hate crime is a priority for Essex Police and will not be tolerated”
SUPERINTENDENT Richard Melton, Essex Police’s hate crime lead, has a clear message for perpetrators of hate crime: it will not be tolerated.
Joint operation to prevent unauthorised car cruising events in Thurrock
A JOINT operation to crack down on nuisance drivers in West Thurrock over the weekend saw five fines issued, one motorist reported for suspicion of careless driving and one person given a community resolution for possession of cannabis.
Police investigation after man stabbed in Tilbury
IT was reported the man, who’s in his 30s, was injured in Feenan Highway at around 10pm yesterday (Sunday 11 October).
How to let police know you are in danger if you’re unable to speak to the call operator
IF you’re in immediate danger but are unable to speak, what should you do?
Police seek man with connections to South Ockendon
ESSEX Police want to speak to Shane Finn in connection with allegations including assault, harassment and attempted kidnap.
Former Stanford-le-Hope primary school teacher banned for life after downloading child abuse images
A FORMER primary school teacher has been banned from the profession for life after accessing child abuse images.
Robert Salvage was previously employed at Stanford-le-Hope Primary School as a class teacher from September 1, 2016, until his resignation on September 19, 2019.
Reports of protesters blocking the M25 at Thurrock
Of were on scene within minutes of being called are currently working to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible.
Essex Police issue warning over abuse of petrol station staff
ESSEX Police have issued a stark warning against abusing petrol station staff, as queues build at garages across the county for a second day in a row.
Conservatives Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, visits Chafford Hundred
MONDAY saw the Conservative Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, visiting Chafford Hundred following complaints about ongoing anti-social behaviour and car crime across Chafford.
Essex Police recognised as one of the top forces in the country
ESSEX Police has been recognised as one of the top forces in the country after securing justice for the victims, and their families, of one of the most appalling crimes in British history.
Twelve people arrested in Thurrock after M25 blocked
ESSEX Police received a call shortly before 8.15am today (Monday 13 September) reporting a number of people were blocking the road near to Junction 31 for Lakeside.
Essex Police put Tilbury police station up for sale
THE former police station at Tilbury is to go up for sale as part of the continued programme to rationalise and modernise our estate.
Police given bravery award for acts of heroism at port of Tilbury
THREE Essex Police officers from Grays and Chigwell who battled to save the life of a man trapped inside a burning vehicle have won a bravery award.
Driver jailed after careering off A13 into trees
A MAN has been jailed for eight months and disqualified from driving for more than three years after crashing into trees on the A13 and badly injuring one of his passengers.
Teenager arrested on connection with sexual assault in Grays
A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Grays.
Police and Crime Commissioner issues Police and Crime Plan Survey
PEOPLE who live, work and travel in Essex have the chance to help to make the county safer as Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex, develops the Police and Crime Plan.
Man in court over murder in Grays
A MAN has appeared in court charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of 40-year-old Gary Clark.
Man due in court in connection with investigation into deaths of 39 people found in lorry
HE was arrested just outside of Milan on Thursday 10 June in connection with our ongoing investigation into the deaths of 39 people who were discovered in a lorry trailer in Grays in October 2019.
Concerns at “violent and unsafe” conditions at Chelmsford prison
“VIOLENT” and “unsafe” conditions at a men’s prison in Essex have prompted urgent calls for action as standards “declined disturbingly” over the last decade. A series of inspections have discovered rising deaths and rates of self-harm at HMP & YOI Chelmsford, finding it to be one of the country’s most violent local prisons. Secretary of […]
Essex Police squad set up to investigate non-recent child sexual abuse cases
Long-term effects can include mental health issues, problems with addiction and struggles with relationships and parenting.
Police numbers not as large as suggested as hundreds of Essex Police officers quit over past year
A FEW weeks ago, Essex Police published a press release proudly announced a new raft of officers passing out from their Chelmsford Headquarters.
Man jailed after driving into two people in Orsett
A MAN who hit two people with his car following an argument outside a pub in Orsett has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.