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Man arrested after vehicle failed to stop for officers and collided with a tree in Tilbury

A MAN has been arrested after a vehicle failed to stop for officers and collided with a tree.  Local officers began following the grey BMW...

Almost 350 drink and drug drive related arrests in December

NEARLY 350 people were arrested were arrested last month by our officers tackling drink and drug driving. Throughout December, our Roads Policing Unit officers supported...

Fraud predictions for 2025: Metro Bank highlights what to be way of

The Global Fraud Report 2024 witnessed not only a marked increase in fraud, but also genuine concern from research with 1,200 fraud professionals:  96% of...

Proceeds of Crime Scheme redistributes £750k of seized assets in a decade

THE unique initiative established to give confiscated criminal cash to projects that benefit the community in Essex has celebrated its tenth anniversary. The Essex Police...

Domestic abuse cases supported by Rapid Video Response Team

VIDEO interviews are reducing emergency response times and improving arrest rates in Essex – thanks to the continued work of the Rapid Video Response...

Appeal for information after car thief damages rail network

OFFICERS patrolling in the Thurrock district yesterday (Friday 27 December) were alerted to a car which had been reported stolen in Tilbury. The driver of...

Woman arrested and bailed as police investigate death of child in Stanford-le-Hope

POLICE are investigating the sudden death of a child, believed to be aged six, who lived in St Margaret's Avenue, Stanford-le-Hope, in the run-up...

Essex Police Stolen Vehicle Unit recovered £13.5m of stolen vehicles or parts in 2024

FROM Essex Police: “This year, as part of our dedicated response to vehicle crime, and in particular vehicle theft, Essex Police continues to see...

More than 1,000 years in prison for drug dealers in 2024

OFFICERS working day and night to dismantle drug dealing gangs cracked 150 county lines and secured more than 1,000 years in prison sentences for...

Stanford-le-Hope: Prolific offender ignored court’s leniency and is jailed for continued offending

A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been jailed after ignoring a court order banning him from entering a Stanford-le-Hope shop. Kyle Sherwin, 38, of Dowland Close in...

Work sees decline in robberies across Essex claims Essex Police

ESSEX Police's ongoing work to catch violent offenders and safeguard the public has seen a 12% drop in the number of personal robberies in...

Experts reveal midnight snack foods that won’t disrupt your sleep for Christmas celebrations 

 IT can be difficult to get to sleep on an empty stomach, and what you choose to eat could help or hinder your ability...

Former Essex Police officer was convicted of stalking and assault

A MISCONDUCT panel has found a former police officer who was convicted of two offences would have been dismissed without notice had he not...

South Ockendon: Woman charged with murder following death of five-year-old boy

A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the death of a young boy in South Ockendon.  Detectives within our Serious Crime Directorate are continuing...

Tributes paid to little boy who died in South Ockendon

THE family of a boy who tragically died during an incident in South Ockendon have paid tribute to him as a “beautiful young soul...

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