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Disqualified driver jailed for 18 months after making off from cops

THANKS to dedicated officers’ teamwork, a disqualified driver who drove dangerously to evade police before running out of fuel, has been jailed.    Waqar Saeed, 32,...

E-scooters: Get a Black Friday bargain, not a whole lot of trouble

EVERYONE'S looking for a bargain this week as we head towards Black Friday but be careful of what you buy and where you buy it. 

Operation Orbital, dedicated to keeping the M25 safe, saw 152 drivers reported for traffic-related offences

IN just one week, Operation Orbital, dedicated to keeping the M25 safe, saw 152 drivers reported for traffic-related offences.

Bridging divides and strengthening communities – spotlight on Restorative Justice

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is shining the spotlight on Restorative Justice next week to as part of Restorative Justice Week 2022.

Grays is a starting point for new policing diversity campaign

SIX colourful buses will travelling around the county with the current Essex Police 'We Value Difference campaign' splashed all over them. 

Police appeal after person flees scene of serious road collision

ESSEX Police is appealing for information on a person who fled from a serious collision which took place in Dock Road, Grays, earlier today, Saturday 12 November.

Police operation in Thurrock sees big fall in anti-social behaviour

OPERATION Caesar to tackle nuisance bikers and off-roaders was launched six weeks ago and is exceeding expectations councillors on Thurrock’s cleaner, greener overview and scrutiny committee heard.

Danielle Jones: Uncle who killed niece’s case goes to Parole Board

In 2019 Danielle's mother, Linda Jones, said she did not want Campbell to be released if he did not reveal where her body was.

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price demands urgent review into 1986 conviction of Jeremy Bamber, who was jailed for murdering five family members at their farmhouse

A THURROCK MP last night added her voice to questions about the safety of the conviction of Jeremy Bamber, who was convicted in 1986 of the murder of five family members at their Essex farmhouse.

M25: Three arrested after people climb onto gantries

THREE people have been arrested after our officers responded quickly to two incidents on the M25 this morning.

Appeal after theft from Smythes Toys in Lakeside

ESSEX Police is appealing for the public's help to identify these people in connection with an ongoing theft investigation. 

Seventy-four new officers pass out as Essex Police reaches “record strength”

SEVENTY-four new officers took their oaths to the King and started their Essex Police careers as the force now has more officers protecting and serving the county than ever before.

Police searching for man missing from Tilbury

ANTHONY hasn’t been seen or been in contact with anyone since around 12.30pm earlier today, Thursday 3 November.  

Essex Police celebrate 20 years of Police Community Support Officers

THE exceptional work of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) was recognised with an event at Essex Police headquarters to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the role’s creation.

Appeal after motorbike stolen from South Ockendon

HAVE you seen this motorbike? It was taken from an address in Annalee Road, South Ockendon, between Tuesday 20 September and Tuesday 4 October.

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