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Eight children smuggled into the UK found in lorry by police in Thurrock

THE children were discovered in June almost four years after 39 people died in the back of a lorry in Grays. They were taken into care by Thurrock Council.

Car stolen from South Ockendon located in Basildon

AN investigation into a burglary in which two cars were stolen, sees our Road Crime Team locate one of the vehicles in Basildon.

Police arrest five over aggravated burglary in East Tilbury

OFFICERS investigating a reported attempted burglary in Tilbury have made five arrests. Police were called to reports of a group behaving suspiciously outside an address...

Arrests made in Grays as part of Operation Grip

AS a result of proactive policing, two arrests were made yesterday by officers from the Operation Grip hotspot policing team.

Two charged over knifepoint robbery in Grays

TWO teenagers have been charged in connection with a robbery in Grays last month.

South Ockendon: Appeal after attempted arson at Chapel Court

OFFICERS want to hear from anyone who has dashcam footage, doorbell footage or information about an incident in South Ockendon.

Gang injunctions secured against 16 people

SPECIALIST officers have secured gang injunctions against 16 people, including eight teenagers, as part of our efforts to disrupt and dismantle gangs in Thurrock.

Essex Police detail how they got rid of 22 “bad apples” in one year

IN the last year, 22 officers or Specials have been dismissed, or would have been dismissed if they hadn’t already resigned, as they drive to ensure misconduct is dealt with robustly claims Essex Police.

Stanford-leHope: Man charged with indecent exposure

A MAN has been charged with indecent exposure after a swift investigation into an incident at a Co-op store.

Stolen vehicles owned by Premier League footballers found in Thurrock

ESSEX'S Police's Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit have tracked down and retuned cars belonging to two Premier League footballers.

Seven-year-old Tilbury boy praised after calling 999 when mum collapsed

A SEVEN-year-old boy who dialled 999 for help after his mum collapsed has been praised by our call handlers for his quick and mature actions.

A thousand domestic abuse accounts taken via video link

MORE than 1,000 reports from victims were taken over video call by specially-trained since March 2023, providing stronger evidence for cases of domestic abuse. The...

Two men jailed following an incident in which a firearm discharged outside shop at Lakeside

TWO men from London have been jailed following an incident in which a firearm was discharged outside a shop at a Grays retail park.

Road safety campaign launched to tackle drink drivers in effort to keep everyone safe

ESSEX Police are supporting this month’s week-long national drink drive campaign and we’re asking the public to stop and think before they get behind...

Tilbury man arrested following theft of car in Harlow

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the attempted theft of a car in Harlow earlier this year. It was reported someone had broken...

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