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Two jailed over South Ockendon samurai attack

TWO men have been jailed for attacking a man with a samurai sword and a knife.

Man with links to Chafford Hundred wanted over court order

ESSEX Police's second wanted person in the advent calendar series is Ricky Bennett, who is wanted for breaching a court order.

Thurrock Council welcome government plans to increase fines for littering

COUNCIL leaders have welcomed the government’s announcement to increase the maximum fine for littering.

Men armed with hammer rob Happy Shopper in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about a robbery in Grays at around 7.35pm on Monday, November 27.

Police warn Thurrock residents over “courier scam”

ESSEX Police is warning people to be vigilant about a scam where criminals are posing as police officers involved in a fake undercover operation.

Armed mob fight with police officers on Grays High Street

ESSEX Police have made one arrest following a fight in George Street, Grays last night, Tuesday, November 28.

Essex Police and intu Lakeside launch joint Christmas initiative

ESSEX Police will have a strong presence at intu Lakeside shopping centre over the festive period to help ensure shoppers have a safe and enjoyable visit.

South Ockendon man in court over firearms offences in Tilbury

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged incident in Albany Road, Tilbury on November 24.

Grays man fined over £700 for driving whilst using mobile

A GRAYS man has been fined over £700 for using his mobile phone whilst driving.

Firearm discharged into parked car in Tilbury

Update: Essex Police were contacted just after 10am yesterday (Friday, November 24), to reports of a car fire, believed to have been caused deliberately,...

Thurrock Council take McDonalds to court on “directing traffic” charge

A MCDONALDS branch in West Thurrock has been taken to court by Thurrock Council on a number of health and safety charges.

Man wanted after two boys assaulted on Chafford Hundred train

POLICE Officers would like to speak to him in connection with an assault against two young boys.

Orsett Heath resident threatened with knife and robbed in own home

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about an aggravated burglary in Orsett Heath yesterday (Monday, November 20).

Man dies in police custody in Grays

A MAN has died in police custody in Grays.

93-year old woman robbed in her own house in Stifford Clays

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in which a three figure sum of cash was stolen from an elderly couple.

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