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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

THE Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives. The Met has issued a charge...

Dispersal order in place across West Thurrock and Lakeside

A DISPERSAL order is in place in West Thurrock following concerns about a car cruise event. It was put in place at 9.30pm yesterday (Friday...

North Stifford: Three arrested as eight stolen vehicles recovered

OFFICERS from a team dedicated to tackling crime on Essex roads have arrested three people in connection with a stolen vehicle. Acting on information that...

Six London gang members jailed for over 41 years, thanks to the close working partnership between Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police

SIX London gang members have been jailed for a total of 41-and-a-half years, thanks to the close working partnership between Essex Police and the...

Thousands of patients to get faster treatment

ALMOST 3,000 extra procedures a year will be offered to patients thanks to a brand-new procedure room opening at Braintree Community Hospital, doubling its...

Police search for man missing from South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are working hard to find Jack Huett, who’s missing from South Ockendon. The 29-year-old is 5ft 9ins (1m 75cm) tall and has short,...

Thurrock Council’s fraud team saves council more than £500k

THURROCK Council’s fraud investigation team has returned 12 council homes to the authority and saved £576,000 reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Latest figures for the...

Grays: Man admits assaulting his brother and the police officer arresting him; 

A GRAYS man has admitted in court to assaulting his brother and the police officer who arrested him. Rocky Price, 31, of Jesmond Road, was...

Essex Police and car meets: “Why we want people to enjoy their vehicles and stay safe”

WHEN groups of car enthusiasts gather in towns across Essex, the majority of meets pass off safely and without incident. An Essex Police spokesperson said:...

Multi-agency approach crucial to prevent domestic abuse deaths

FINDINGS from the Domestic Homicide Project released today reveal that 262 people died in England and Wales as a result of domestic abuse in...

Thurrock: Shoplifter arrested (thanks to sharp-eyed off-duty police officer) and jailed for 58 weeks

A PROLIFIC Grays shoplifter has been jailed for 58 weeks after admitting a string of thefts, including one on Christmas Day. Shellie Rustami, 31, stole...

Man wanted after assault on London Road in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for any information that will help us identify a man we want to speak to in connection with an assault...

Thurrock organisation benefits from Violence and Vulnerability grant

YOUNG people in every district and borough across Essex are set to benefit from increased youth provision thanks to the Essex Violence and Vulnerability...

More arrests following stabbing in South Ockendon

TWO further arrests have been made as part of investigation following a serious assault in South Ockendon. Two 16-year-old boys from Purfleet were arrested on...

Man arrested after roads policing officers stop cloned van on A13

A MAN was quickly arrested after a Roads Policing Unit officers stop a cloned van, loaded with a stolen Fiesta The Roads Policing Unit officers’...

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