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Business Crime Team visits car boots & markets on look-out for stolen goods

WE don’t take any pleasure in removing bargains from the public but everyone needs to understand, this practice is putting up your prices and...

Rider who tried to dodge speeding ticket using a “flipped” number plate is convicted

A MOTORCYCLIST who tried to avoid a speeding ticket by hiding his number plate has been brought to justice following a detailed investigation by...

Aveley man given suspended sentence for racially aggravated offence in East Tilbury

AN Aveley man has pled guilty to racially aggravated harassment. Billy Kaley, aged 35, Stifford Road, Aveley pled to the following at Basildon magistrates court. On...

Former Essex Police officer found to have committed misconduct 

A FORMER police officer was found to have committed misconduct. Ex-PC Ben Preston was alleged to have breached standards of professional behaviour in relation to...

Back Your Team: Essex influencers back World Cup anti-drink drive campaign

AS the second England game gets underway today, four Essex content creators are joining the Safer Essex Roads Partnership’s (SERP) Back Your Team campaign...

Police appeal after collision in Grays leaves pedestrian seriously injured

POLICE are appealing for information following a collision in Grays which left a pedestrian seriously injured. We were called to Hogg Lane at around 6.25am...

Somersaulting motorhome thief’s getaway foiled

A MAN who stole a motorhome and crashed after leading police on a chase through the streets of Aveley has pleaded guilty to theft...

Police search for Grays man wanted on recall to prison

ESSEX Police want to speak to Jake Pittaway in connection with a recall to prison. The 28 year-old, who also goes by the name Jake...

Don’t let criminals take advantage during busy harvest, say rural policing officers

WHILE farmers are gearing up for the busy harvest period, criminals will also be looking to take advantage, warns Essex Police’s Rural Engagement Team. Global-positioning...

Police want to speak to man with links to Tilbury

POLICE want to speak to Stephen Dowman, 52, in connection with a recall to prison.  He is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, of medium...

Illegal e‑scooters and vehicles seized in Thurrock roads policing operation

DRIVERS using uninsured vehicles and illegal privately-owned e‑scooters have been removed from Essex’s roads as part of a targeted enforcement operation. Officers from our Roads...

Police want to speak to John Connors over recall to prison

POLICE want to speak to John Connors, 31, in connection with a recall to prison.  He is described as around 5ft 7ins tall and of...

c2c becomes first rail operator to partner with WalkSafe

AS the UK marks Rail Safety Week, local rail operator c2c Railway has become the first train operating company (TOC) to partner with personal...

Rachel Nolan is preferred choice for new Essex Police Chief Constable

POLICE, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst announces Rachel Nolan as preferred candidate for Chief Constable of Essex Police. Rachel Nolan has been selected as...

Misconduct hearing: Former officer would have been dismissed

A MISCONDUCT hearing has found a former police officer would have been dismissed had he not already resigned from the force. The gross misconduct hearing...

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