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Lakeside murder investigation: “Lakeside is safe and the public shouldn’t be afraid going there”

“LAKESIDE is safe and the public shouldn’t be afraid of going there” – that’s the message from Thurrock’s District Commander as detectives continue to investigate the murder of man there yesterday.

Man stabbed to death at Lakeside shopping centre

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a young man, possibly in his teens, was stabbed to death in the food court at Lakeside shopping centre in Thurrock this afternoon (28 April).

Drug arrests in Essex increased by 76% during coronavirus pandemic

ESSEX saw the third-highest increase in drug arrests in the country during the Covid-19 pandemic, a report has revealed. The number of drug-related arrests made...

Woman in court over bail breaches related to disruption at fuel sites in Thurrock

A WOMAN has appeared in court in connection with bail breaches related to our investigation into disruption caused at fuel sites in Thurrock.

Innovative injunction to prevent fuel protests in Thurrock

THURROCK Council has taken significant steps to prevent further disruption in the borough by securing a ground-breaking injunction which prevents protestors blocking roads or...

Sexual offence victims face longest-ever court waits

SERIOUS sexual offences are taking the longest time on record to go through Crown Courts in England and Wales.

Two more in court over oil protests

TWO people have appeared in court charged in connection with disruption being caused at fuel sites in Thurrock. 

Man wanted after series of assaults in Stanford-le-Hope

HAVE you seen Kyle Sherwin, 36? Police want to speak to him in connection with a number of reported thefts and assaults in Stanford-le-Hope in February and March.

Inquest into the death of mental health patient Darian Bankwala concludes at Chelmsford Coroner’s Court

THE inquest into the death of 22-year-old Darian Bankwala has concluded. The 8-day inquest began on Wednesday 23rdMarch 2022 and was held at Chelmsford...

Woman is first to be convicted over Just Stop Oil fuel depot blockades in Thurrock

A 64-year-old woman has become the first person to be convicted for her involvement in the wave of protests at fuel sites staged by activist group Just Stop Oil.

Essex Police charge another twelve over oil protests

ESSEX Police have charged a further 12 people following protests in Thurrock, bringing the total number charged to 23.

Eleven charged over fuel protests in Thurrock

ESSEX Police have charged 11 people with aggravated trespass following protests in Thurrock.

Further 15 people arrested overnight after trespassing incident in Thurrock.

A FURTHER 15 people have been arrested overnight after a trespassing incident at a site in Thurrock. Each of the people have been arrested on...

Fuel protests: Police make a further nine arrests

IN the last 24 hours Essex Police have made a further nine arrests following protests in Thurrock.

Thousands of barristers take action over legal aid

NEARLY 2,500 barristers who are essential to the criminal justice system in England and Wales are starting industrial action over concerns about legal aid funding reports the BBC.

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