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New initiative to help drug users find a way out

ESSEX Police is beginning an innovative new tactic to support drug users by sending text messages offering help and support.

Police welcome new criminal offence over unauthorised encampments

PFCC welcome government decision to introduce a new criminal offence and extend existing powers for police to tackle unauthorised encampments.

Teenager recovering after stabbing in Tilbury

POLICE have now called for witnesses and given an update on the condition of a man stabbed in Tilbury last night.

Thurrock Council and Essex Police team up to tackle Council Tax fraud

A JOINT partnership between Thurrock Council and Essex Police to tackle Council Tax fraud is a success following tough action earlier today (Thursday 25 February).

Teenage boy robbed of e-scooter at knifepoint

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a robbery in Grays which saw a teenage boy threatened with a knife before his electric scooter was taken.

Eighteen arrested as part of joint police operation

EIGHTEEN people were arrested as part of a joint operation between Essex and Kent police to target criminals using the roads.

Man suffers life changing injuries after collision in Purfleet

POLICE are appealing for information after a man sustained life-changing injuries during a collision in Purfleet. 

West Thurrock resident who allowed his garden to be used to dump junk fined £3,550

A WEST Thurrock resident who allowed his back garden to be used to dump sofas and other large household items has been ordered to pay £3,550 following action taken by Thurrock Council.

South Ockendon: Man found not guilty of murder

A MAN has been found not guilty of his alleged involvement in the death of Daniel Adger in 2017.

Appeal after pony and trap racing in Thurrock

FOLLOWING disruption on one of Essex’s major routes this weekend, police are asking the public to report any activity relating to pony and trap...

Covid-19: Six fined after baby shower in Grays

CASES of COVID-19 are falling across Essex but it is important that we all continue to stick to the regulations by staying at home and staying safe.

Concerns for woman missing from South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are looking for 53 year-old Anne-Marie Flowers who has gone missing from South Ockendon.

Roofing company fined after fatal fall at Port of Tilbury

A ROOFING company has been fined after an employee fell through an industrial roof light, sustaining fatal injuries.

Good Samaritan wanted after young couple robbed at knife point in Chadwell St Mary

DETECTIVES in Grays are appealing for a Good Samaritan to make themselves known after a young couple were robbed at knifepoint.

Thurrock Council leader praises government commitment to tackling domestic violence

THURROCK Council leader, Cllr Rob Gledhill, has praised the government's commitment to tackling Domestic Abuse "Domestic abuse is a devastating crime that ruins lives, which...

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