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Two arrested for murder after nurse went missing from her home in Chafford Hundred

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder as detectives continue to search for a student nurse who vanished nearly a month ago.

Police renew appeal over missing Chafford Hundred women

THE Met Police have renewed an appeal for information to help find a missing Thurrock woman.

Drug gangs disguising dangerous drugs as sweets

ESSEX Police want parents to be aware of the dangers of Cannabis edibles – food products that contain the mood-altering ingredient from cannabis. We know across the country that dealers are disguising these dangerous drugs as sweets to target and exploit young people.

Sexual abuse and domestic violence survivors to benefit from £503,000 funding boost 

POLICE, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst has successfully secured £503,000 extra funding to be invested to support survivors of sexual abuse and domestic...

Woman charged with new offence after M25 protest

A WOMAN is among the first to be charged with a new offence after officers dealt with an incident of disruption on the M25. 

Orsett man found not guilty of murder in Brentwood

A MAN has been found not guilty of murdering two teenage boys during an incident in Brentwood.

Essex Police launch summer road safety campaign

DRINKING too much alcohol then driving home after a day out this summer could have far-reaching consequences for everyone concerned: that’s the message from...

Thurrock Council leader hails excellent police work in tracking down car cruiser ringleader

THURROCK Council Leader, Cllr Rob Gledhill, has hailed work carried out by Essex Police, Thurrock Community Policing Team in tracking down one of the organisers behind car cruiser meets in Thurrock as a huge success.

Man charged with sexual assault in Grays

POLICE received reports about incidents in London Road at 4.30pm and 6.45pm on Saturday (16 July).

Police make arrests after disturbance in Chadwell St Mary

ESSEX Police are investigating an assault in Chadwell St Mary where two people have been arrested.

Police investigate serious assault at pub in Grays

ESSEX Police are investigating an assault at a pub in Grays which left a man with injuries to his head. It was reported the victim,...

Man charged in connection with suspected bomb hoax at Thurrock Council

A MAN has been charged in connection with an investigation into a suspected bomb hoax in Grays earlier this week.

Man arrested following bomb hoax at Thurrock Council offices

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a suspected bomb hoax at Thurrock Council’s offices.

Three men charged with drugs offences following proactive warrants

THEY appeared at Southend Magistrates Court Wednesday morning after being charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis. Ross Ward was also charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and remanded into custody.

Police investigate serious assault in Grays

ESSEX Police are investigating a serious assault which was reported to us in Argent Street, close to Thames Road, Grays, shortly after 8.30pm last night, Wednesday 6 July. 

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