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Chafford wildlife park highlighted as a location where animal cruelty takes place

A NATURE park in Thurrock has been identified by police as a focal point in investigations against animal cruelty. Essex Police's rural engagement officers are...

Corringham: Man to appear in court charged with taking car without owner’s consent

A MAN will appear in court charged with driving a car which had been taken without the owner’s consent. Tommy O’Riordan, 22, of Seabrooke Rise,...

Over £2 million worth of assets frozen in February by Economic Crime Unit

TWO million pounds worth of assets have been frozen, and 15 arrests have been made as part of a month long intensification period in...

Police search for man missing from Tilbury

Update: Wayne has been found CAN you help find Wayne? He’s gone missing from Tilbury and police want to make sure he’s safe and well...

Road Crime Team work with neighbouring forces, focussing on stolen vehicles

LAST Friday, the Road Crime Team (RCT) joined forces with the Metropolitan Police and Kent Police officers to tackle cross-border road-related crime. RCT led Essex...

Chief Constable and Home Secretary welcome 79 new officers to Essex Police

SEVENTY-nine new officers joined Essex Police following a ceremony at Essex Police Headquarters today (Friday 8 March). The 42 men and 37 women pledged to...

Thurrock MP and Police boss call in at Lakeside to see anti-social behaviour initiative

ESSEX Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst met with borough Dame Jackie Doyle-Price MP at Lakeside shopping centre and rail station recently to...

Detectives probe two fires at Tilbury police station

DETECTIVES investigating two fires are appealing for witnesses and information to assist them. A fire was discovered at a building in Howard Crescent, Pitsea, when...

Essex Police: “Protecting women is a priority – and we’re innovating and keeping people safe.”

SPEAKING on International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March), Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Nolan says the force is making progress in tackling issues women face. She...

Man jailed over sexual activity of a child in Tilbury

A 20-year-old man has been given an extended seven-year sentence and deemed a risk to the public after engaging in sexual activity with a...

Child abuse image crimes surge by 45% in one year in East of England

THE number of child sexual abuse image crimes recorded by police in the East of England increased by 45% last year, new data obtained...

M25: Driver who fled scene of collision sentenced

A DRIVER who fled a collision and was identified through saliva left on an airbag has been sentenced thanks to the determination of Chigwell...

Hate crime reports ‘very high’ in Thurrock

THURROCK has a high rate of reported hate crime compared with other areas in the east of England, it’s been claimed reports the Local...

Essex Police officer dismissed after sexually assaulting woman while on duty

AN Essex Police officer has been dismissed from the force after sexually assaulting a female member of police staff while he was on duty. David...

Police appeal after jet ski stolen in Grays

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help following the theft of a jet ski in Grays. Officers were called to an address on Wingfield Drive...

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