Firefighters were called to the old leisure centre at Calcutta Road, Tilbury on Thursday night after it was set alight. On arrival at the scene, crews reported that 20 per cent of the rear of the property was well alight but that the whole of the building was heavily smoke logged.
A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a knife in public following an incident in Tilbury. James Blakey-Campbell, 18 of St Chads Road, Tilbury, was charged on Wednesday night and appeared at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.
Essex Police have now confirmed that an investigation is underway. A spokesperson said: "Acting Inspector Jordan has notified the Hate Crime Liaison Officer who is looking at the e-mail in order to assess whether an offence has been committed. Cllr Gray has told YourThurrock that she is mortified at what has happened.
Salima Rashid, 49, took money from hapless learners including an ‘atrocious’ driver who had failed four times. The instructor split the backhanders with a 47-year-old examiner, who cannot be named, who passed some candidates at the centre in Tanner Road without even taking to the road.
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man they wish to speak to in connection with the theft of a £50,000 car at Deep Wharf, Purfleet.
At 11.30am on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 a suspect took a Mercedes Benz C Class from a depot after the keys were left insecure.
Stanford-le-Hope dentist given asbo after neighbours "sick to the back teeth" of behaviour for years. The ASBO bans her from talking to her neighbours, trespassing on their property including littering and interfering with the fence. It also prevents her making any noise which can be heard next door between 11pm and 6am. If any of the conditions are broken it could lead to arrest, prosecution and a prison term.
ECFRS Control operators originally got a call to rubbish alight and sent one appliance to the scene. When firefighters arrived, they reported two garages well alight and the recycling bins were also involved. A third crew was ordered to the scene for additional manpower.
First in East England has become a member of Essex Police’s Community Safety Accreditation Scheme, granting properly accredited members of First Buses’ staff with powers to tackle anti-social and nuisance behaviour.
Between approximately 3.20pm and 3.45pm on Thursday, January 20, the victim was travelling on the number 73 bus in Palmers Avenue, Grays, when a suspect made racist comments at the victim. The suspect is described as a white man, in his late 20's to early 30's, brown short hair and of a muscular build.
Mr Chambers gave his reason for resigning as: "I am doing this because I am considering putting my name forward as a candidate for the new Police and Crime Commissioner, likely to come into effect from May 2012. As a member of Essex Police Authority I would not be eligible to stand, so I would have to stand down sooner or later.
Edward Barnes, a 37-year-old man from Charles Street, Grays will appear at Basildon Magistrates Court this morning, charged with two counts of burglary dwelling and one count of possession of cocaine.
Pub Watch also offers licensed premises in the town the opportunity to share best practice across the industry and provides a forum for Thurrock Council and Essex Police to understand issues and discuss problems with a group. B.O.B.B. is a scheme which runs alongside Pub Watch specifically targeting troublemakers. It excludes people from all premises in the scheme and posters and logos give a strong visual reminder that troublemakers will be banned.
Environmental Protection officers wrote to and visited Binns' property on numerous occasions. Investigating officers were following up on local residents' complaints of rats, mice, and a large accumulation of rubbish at the property.
However the residents that may need to be concerned are those who live on Weston Avenue in West Thurrock which had a crime every day in December, while other hotspots are: Derry Avenue with 16; Bexhill Drive with 11 and Marisco Drive with 12.
The yellow Peugeot collided with a white Renault Kangoo van, whose driver was slightly injured. It may be that the driver of the Peugeot was an elderly woman, and police would like the driver to contact them.
