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CCTV image released following assault in South Ockendon

POLICE officers investigating an attempted robbery in South Ockendon are now able to release an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with our investigation and we’re asking the public to help us identify him?

International Women’s Day and beyond: Essex Police: Let’s all fully embrace equity

IT is International Women’s Day (IWD) today (Wednesday March 8th) and this year’s theme EmbraceEquity seeks to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.

Operation Venetic: Self-proclaimed ‘Chadwell Cartel’ drug dealers jailed

A PAIR of Thurrock drug dealers who used encrypted messaging platform EncroChat to run their criminal enterprise have been jailed for more than 25 years.

Four teenagers arrested following robbery at Lakeside 

POLICE officers investigating a robbery at the Lakeside shopping centre are appealing for information to identify the victims after four boys were arrested. The incident,...

Police appeal after serious collision in Tilbury

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Tilbury yesterday (2 March). Officers were called to Sydney Road shortly after 11:30am following reports...

Thurrock and Southend: Prolific shoplifter is jailed and banned from entering shops

A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been jailed for 28 months and banned from entering certain shops in Stanford le Hope and Southend for five years.

Twenty-four convicted after criminal disruption at oil terminals

IN the last two weeks, 24 people have been convicted in court for their part in the disruption caused in the Thurrock district in April last year. 

Future of Thurrock Council funded police to be decided

THE future of four council funded police officers tasked with combating antisocial behaviour is hanging in the balance after an option to end the...

Motorcyclist seriously injured following in Corringham

Statement from Essex Police: Sunday We’re on the scene of a serious collision in Corringham. We were called to Lampits Hill shortly after 3pm today, Sunday...

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Thurrock are appealing for the public’s help

DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Thurrock are appealing for the public’s help.

Government rejects resentencing of IPP prisoners

IN a response to the Justice Select Committee, the Government has rejected the resentencing and the introduction of fixed term licences for people currently...

Stanford-le-Hope man wanted by Essex Police

ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to find John Connors, 27 from Stanford-le-Hope who is wanted on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions.

Police investigate road rage assault in Dartford Tunnel

POLICE Officers investigating an assault at the Dartford Tunnel are asking for witnesses and dash cam footage. On Monday 30 January the victim was driving...

Two teenagers arrested after robberies in Lakeside

TWO teenagers have been arrested after reports of robberies at Lakeside on Friday (3 February).

Cost of policing for residents to go up by around £15 per ‘average’ home

ESSEX Police's portion of council tax is set to increase by almost £15 for an average home – without which "hard-fought gains are at risk".

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