What, for some, years ago, may have been seen as some form of poisoned chalice, is now seen as an exciting opportunity to lead on a number of community initiatives and progressive policing strategies.
How did the dispute in the land off Daiglen Drive in South Ockendon come to this? The horse owners called in the vets after two of the horses appear to have been stabbed.
During the evening the teams engaged with 57 young people in the Tilbury area. Young people of various ages spoke to those involved about the local centre and the kinds of facilities and activities they would like to see in the area.
A 38-year-old man from Grays has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and is now on police bail until Saturday, June 12 pending further enquiries.