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Police issue appeal after serious assault in South Ockendon

DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in South Ockendon have made two arrests and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Enquiries...

Arrests following theft of air rifles from lorry

A CONTINUING investigation into the theft of dozens of air weapons from a lorry in Basildon has resulted in three arrests and the recovery...

New Police and Media Charter launched aimed at rebuilding trust

NEW national Policing and Media Charter aimed at improving communication, rebuilding trust and strengthening cooperation between policing and professional journalists will be launched today...

Wildlife crime investigation leads to seizure of illegally-taxidermised bats

FOLLOWING a detailed investigation into a woman who was found to be taxidermising dead bats, our Rural Engagement Team has seized them and they...

Police want to speak to Gray man over GBH investigation

ESSEX Police want to speak to James Alexander in connection with an affray and GBH with intent investigation. The 48-year-old is described as white, 6ft...

Driver admits using mobile phone after footage captured by Essex Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit

DRIVER admits using mobile phone after footage captured by Essex Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit A driver who denied using his mobile phone behind the wheel...

Essex Police Dog Team celebrates success at Eastern Region Police Dog Trials

ESSEX Police is celebrating after their Dog Team’s success at this year’s Eastern Region Police Dog Trials, held at three locations in Essex between...

South Ockendon: Suspected motorbike thieves tracked down and arrested

THREE youths were arrested after officers hunting a stolen motorbike traced it to a field in South Ockendon. After receiving a call reporting the theft,...

Man in court over large fight in Grays High Street

 A MAN has appeared in court following an incident in Grays. A police spokesperson said: "We were called shortly after 10.30am on Friday 13 March...

Week of action across Essex targeting County Lines gangs

A WEEK of focused action against drug‑dealing activity has led to the disruption of multiple County Lines gangs, the seizure of significant quantities of...

Police appeal after large fight on Grays High Street

ESSEX Police were called shortly after 10.30am on Friday 13 March to High Street, Grays, following reports of a fight involving a group of...

TfL harnesses virtual reality to encourage customers to be active bystanders

ON International Bystander Awareness Day (13 March), Transport for London (TfL) will harness the power of virtual reality to give people the skills and...

Tilbury: One arrest as cannabis farm uncovered at property

OFFICERS with the Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team and Operational Support Group executed a warrant at an address in Tilbury on Tuesday 24 February. It was...

Three reported for anti-social off-road driving in Blackshots

ESSEX Police have been patrolling in Grays today following incidents of off-road bike being used anti-socially in the town’s parks. A spokesperson said: 'We take...

Swift action by police after robbery in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police have charged a man who was quickly arrested after a robbery in South Ockendon. A man reportedly stole goods from the Derry Court...

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