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Stanford jeweller warns residents over roadside scam

A STANFORD jeweller is warning drivers to be aware, as a roadside scam has surfaced, which sees drivers exchanging cash for worthless rings.

Tilbury man found guilty of double murder

A MAN who tried to claim he was the victim of mistaken identity has been convicted of murdering a couple reports the BBC.

Chafford Hundred man fined over state of garden

A 43 year old Chafford Hundred man has been ordered to pay nearly £1,500 after allowing his garden to become such a mess it could harbour vermin.

Man with links to Grays and Purfleet wanted over drugs offences

ESSEX Police are appealing for information to find Samuel Opeyemi-Akerele, who they want to speak to in connection with drugs offences.

Beauty by Zara in Grays taken to court by Thurrock Council

A GRAYS beauty shop has been taken to court by Thurrock Council for a number of charges including allegedly selling products which contained mercury.

Chafford Hundred man escapes jail over knife possession in Grays

A MAN from Chafford Hundred has escaped jail after pleading guilty to possessing a knife in Grays.

South Ockendon woman jailed for ten months over theft and drugs rap

A SOUTH Ockendon woman has been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of theft and drugs charges.

Thurrock residents warned over Storm Doris scamsters

THURROCK residents are being warned to watch out for doorstep salespeople offering to repair damage caused by Storm Doris, who may be a victim to poor workmanship, scams or other crimes.

Man deported after multiple stabbing found living in Grays

A MAN has been jailed after illegally entering the country following being sentenced for a multiple stabbing.

South Ockendon woman cleared of assault

A SOUTH Ockendon woman charged with two counts of assault has had her case dismissed.

Thurrock cop under criminal investigation after arrest of Thurrock UKIP councillor

AN ESSEX Police officer is under criminal investigation for an alleged excessive use of force during the arrest of a Thurrock UKIP councillor.

Thurrock Community Policing Team: February Report

Report by PCSO JoJo Mitchell THURROCK CPT has had a proactive month concentrating on our Community safety partnership priorities. As well as this we have...

Figures reveal number of Female Genital Mutilation victims in Thurrock

NEW figures released reveal the extent of Female Genital Mutiltation (FGM) in Thurrock.

Woman victim of attempted robbery in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in South Ockendon.

Men sought after theft from Thurrock Council offices

POLICE investigating a theft at Thurrock Council offices in Grays are releasing CCTV images of a man they want to speak to.

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