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Stanford-le-Hope man wanted over burglary

ESSEX Police would like to talk to Jeremiah Connors, 28, from Stanford-le-Hope, in connection with a burglary investigation.

Lee Balkwell concrete mixer death: Expert says scene ‘staged’

A pathologist has said the death of a man found trapped under the drum of a cement mixer 17 years ago "looks staged" reports BBC.

Police launch firearm amnesty in Thurrock

IF you have an unwanted or unlicensed firearm you are being encouraged to hand it in to us to help keep Essex safe and prevent it from falling into the hands of criminals.

Fraud against councils including Thurrock putting millions of taxpayers’ money at risk each year, new report reveals.

THE Counter Fraud and Investigation Service, which is funded by councils across the region, has outlined in an annual report that £5.3million of fraudulent activity was detected across Southend and Thurrock Councils in the past 12 months.

South Ockendon schoolgirls first in country to complete confidence project

CONGRATULATIONS to a group of ground-breaking schoolgirls from Thurrock who are the first in the country to complete a pilot project to boost their confidence.

Grays man found guilty of causing ABH on woman

A GRAYS man is set to be sentenced after being found guilty over an allegation that he committed actual bodily harm (ABH) on another.

Four charged over car theft in Grays

FOUR men have been summonsed to appear in court in connection with reports that cars were taken from Essex homes as their owners slept.

Thurrock teams win Police Football Tournament

TWO of the winning teams from a football tournament we held in Thurrock in May played in the national final over the weekend where one group finished runner-up.

Danielle Jones: MP Stephen Metcalfe supports Helen’s Law

STEPHEN Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has welcomed the Government’s commitment to bring forward legislation to place ‘Helen’s Law’ on the statue book.

Three jailed after stealing cars in Tilbury

THREE burglars have been sentenced for breaking into a house and stealing two cars. Kallum Broomhead, Louis Harris and Joshua Smith broke into a house...

£500 fines dished out for littering in Thurrock

AN AVELEY man has been fined £500 for dropping a cigarette in the street.

South Ockendon: Second man charged after sawn-off shotgun found in stolen car

A SECOND man has been charged after a firearm was found in a stolen car in South Ockendon.

Essex Police in search for Joe Benton

THEY want to speak to the 29-year-old, who also uses the name Paddy McDonagh, in connection with allegations of assault, criminal damage and threats to kill.

Essex Police arrest Carlito Hall

ESSEX Police are no longer looking for Carlito Hall, who was wanted for breaching a gang injunction in Thurrock.

Purfleet resident set to stand trial over defrauding Thurrock Council

A NIGERIAN man residing in Purfleet is set to stand trial over allegations that he defrauded Thurrock Council.

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