A driver who crashed his lorry into the rear of a minibus has admitted causing the deaths of four people
Ethan Burdett, 67, of Ipswich Haven Marina, Ipswich, pleaded guilty to causing the death of four people due to careless driving when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday 16 April. Roads Policing officers were called to the M25 in Waltham Abbey shortly after 6.15pm on 23 August 2021, following reports a lorry had […]
Teen killed in stabbing had ‘bitcoin debts’ before attack, court told
In a tragic turn of events, a court has heard how a teenager who tragically lost his life to a stab wound in Chelmsford had been grappling with significant debts in Bitcoin cryptocurrency in the days leading up to the attack. Andy Wood, aged 16, met his untimely demise near Waterson Vale in Chelmsford on […]
Men Admit Stabbing Teenage Boy After Argument in Colchester Chicken Shop
A shocking incident unfolded in Colchester when a 16-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times following an argument inside a local chicken shop. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, sustained life-threatening injuries but has fortunately made a full recovery. The altercation, captured on CCTV, began inside Pepes Chicken Shop before escalating into a physical fight on […]
Man Stabbed with Machete at Harlow Playground: Murder Trial Begins
In a harrowing trial unfolding at Chelmsford Crown Court, details have emerged regarding the fatal stabbing of Max Richardson, 35, at Joyners Field in Harlow, Essex, last August. Tieran Carmody, 19, of Berecroft, Harlow, stands accused of murder in connection with the incident. Prosecutor Andrew Jackson outlined the events leading up to Richardson’s tragic death. […]
Stephen Bear ordered to pay £22,305 Confiscation Order
In a significant development at Chelmsford Crown Court today, Stephen Bear has been ordered to pay a Confiscation Order totalling £22,305, aimed at retrieving the illicit gains he amassed from publishing explicit content to a subscription site without the consent of those involved. The court also ruled that a portion of the funds, amounting to […]
Harlow Woman Jailed for Setting Fires in Her Flat
Diane Wake, a 58-year-old woman from Harlow, Essex, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after she ordered three bottles of wine and proceeded to set fire to her flat. Wake claimed that she had been drinking heavily and had no recollection of igniting three separate fires inside her property on Great Brays.
Swift Justice for Brightlingsea Serial Arsonist Victim
A victim who lost his new van to the mindless actions of a serial arsonist has praised our officers for swiftly bringing the culprit to justice. Andrew Watson, 61, was awoken by the sound of his vehicle’s alarm, emerging bleary-eyed from his home in Red Barn Road, Brightlingsea, at 2am on Wednesday 16 August last […]
Grandfather, 85, Receives Life Sentence for Brutal Murder of Dementia-Stricken Wife, 80
An 85-year-old grandfather, John Berry, has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his 80-year-old wife, Edna Berry, who suffered from dementia. The tragic incident occurred on February 21, 2023, at their bungalow on Turpins Close in Holland-on-Sea, Essex. John Berry had been married to Edna for 61 years and was […]
Essex paedophile Luke Tucker Convicted of Child Grooming
An Essex paedophile has been sentenced to seven years in jail, Luke Tucker, a registered sex offender, had breached the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) by engaging in inappropriate contact with minors and possessing prohibited devices. Tucker, 23 years old, had befriended a 13-year-old boy, falsely claiming to be 16. Over the […]
Driver Jailed for Causing Death of Adventure Loving Grandfather Norman Austin in Clacton Collision
A woman driver who admitted her responsibility in causing the death of an “adventure-loving” grandfather in a fatal collision in Clacton has been sentenced to jail. Kelly Cox, 35, of Holmwood Close, Clacton, received a 33-month prison term and was further disqualified from driving for over six years upon her release. The tragic incident took […]
Man Jailed for Attempted Migrant Smuggling in Harwich
A British man, Oozy Hughes, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for attempting to smuggle four Albanian migrants into the UK. The incident, which took place in 2018, involved Hughes using a rented motorhome to transport the migrants. On March 17, 2018, Hughes, 44, from West Malling, Kent, was stopped by Border Force […]
Man refused bail Over Holly Willoughby Charges
A man from Harlow, Essex, named Gavin Plumb, has been denied bail after being accused of a number of offences against TV presenter Holly Willoughby. During the bail hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, Mr. Plumb was not present. The 36-year-old has denied all charges against him. He will remain in custody until his trial, scheduled […]
A man has admitted murdering his wife after subjecting her to a violent attack in their home in Clacton.
John Berry called 999 after carrying out the attack on his wife Edna in Turpins Close shortly before 1pm on Tuesday 21 February. We arrived alongside ambulance service colleagues and found a woman aged in her 80s had sustained a serious head injury.
Man Denies Alleged Holly Willoughby Kidnap and Murder Plot
In a dramatic court appearance, Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old shopping centre security guard from Harlow, Essex, has denied accusations of plotting to kidnap and murder renowned TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Plumb faces multiple criminal charges, including the alleged assembly of a ‘kidnap and restraint’ kit at his residence and purported arrangements for an American assassin […]
Man Charged Over Alleged Plot to Kidnap TV Presenter Holly Willoughby Appears in Court
Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old resident of Potters Field, Harlow, appeared in Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday, facing charges related to an alleged plot to kidnap TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Plumb, charged with offences including soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap, spoke only to confirm personal details during the hearing. The prosecution alleges […]
Man Charged with Robbery and Sexual Assault in Chelmsford
A 32-year-old man, Reece Parkes, of Fairway Drive, Chelmsford, has been charged with robbery and sexual assault following a diligent investigation by local detectives and police personnel. The charges against Parkes were brought forward on Monday, September 18, during a hearing before magistrates. He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance at Chelmsford […]
Man Jailed for Concealing £70,000 in Cash Disguised as “Sandwiches
A man has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail after officers uncovered £70,000 in cash cleverly concealed within foil-wrapped packages designed to look like “sandwiches.” On Friday, September 8, Mariusz Raczynski was handed a 20-week prison sentence after pleading guilty to concealing criminal property during his initial hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court. Less than […]
British man admits travelling overseas to abuse children over a decade
A convicted paedophile from Essex has pleaded guilty to regularly travelling to South East Asia to sexually abuse children over a ten-year period. NCA investigators, working with Europol and Dutch authorities, identified that Christopher Behn, 68, was a member of a Europe-wide network who travelled together to abuse children across the globe.Behn is currently serving […]
