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Policing Tilbury: The Way Forward

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.

Who Would Stab These Horses?

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.

Stay Safe Operation Meets Young People in Tilbury

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.

Ted Terry Charged With Dealing Cocaine

The father of the Chelsea and former England captain, John Terry, has been charged with dealing cocaine.

Man Arrested After Whitehall Fatal

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.

Tilbury Civic Square Rooftop Siege

Police held at bay for several hours by knife-wielding man on Civic Square rooftops.

Thieves Target Mardyke Bridge Art

Highly prized pieces of public art in Purfleet stolen within weeks of installation

Graffiti Underpass Celebrates Birthday

Graffiti projects prove their worth as tagging slashed across the borough.

Match Abandoned After Mass Brawl

Player in hospital, theft from changing rooms and police abandon match.

Girl Attacked in Corringham Town Centre

Sickening attack on teenage girl will require surgery after headbutted by youths.

Editorial Comment: Time To Call A Crime a Crime…

When did crime become "anti-social behaviour" and is that part of the problem?

Operation Mermaid: A Fine Success

Multi-agency traffic clampdown exposes a host of offences in successful clampdown.

Hammer Road Rage Attack

Police appealing for witnesses after friday lunchtime hammer attack in Aveley.

Yobs Caged……………

Editorial Comment: Why we go to court looking for the good news.

Familiar Face Is New Police Boss in Thurrock

Ch Supt Caton returns to take up the reins of Thurrock and Basildon area.

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