A man previously convicted of raping another man after leading him to a Chelmsford alleyway has been jailed for 8 and a half years

Work by our specialist detectives from Essex Police ensured Luke Bennett was convicted of rape and sexual assault following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court on 22 June 2022.In the early hours of 9 August 2019, following a night out, the victim became unwell in Baddow Road when he was approached by 29-year-old Bennett who […]
A woman who died after being found unresponsive at an address in Chelmsford has been described as a “fantastic mother” who was “loved by …

Essex Police are now in a position to identify her as 37 year-old Elise Mason. Officers were called to an address in Rothmans Avenue just before 5.10am on Wednesday (26 April) where Elise was found unresponsive inside. Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, she died at the scene. Paying tribute to her, her mum […]
A woman who died after being found unresponsive at an address in Chelmsford has been described as a “fantastic mother” who was “loved by everyone”

Essex Police are now in a position to identify her as 37 year-old Elise Mason. Officers were called to an address in Rothmans Avenue just before 5.10am on Wednesday (26 April) where Elise was found unresponsive inside.
A 19-year-old man has been jailed for three years after kicking a woman unconscious at Chelmsford railway station

Levi Lewis, of Brassie Wood, Chelmsford, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on 15 February where he pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm. He returned to the same court on Friday 21 April, and a judge sentenced him to three years detention in a young offender institution.
A man who admitted causing the death of one of his car passengers following a collision in Cressing has been jailed for four years and ei…

Kane Gornall pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday 4 April. On Thursday 20 April, the 27-year-old was sentenced. On 25 September 2021, Gornall’s blue Ford Fiesta left the B1018 Witham Road and was in collision with a tree shortly after midnight. Kane Gornall of […]
A man who admitted causing the death of one of his car passengers following a collision in Cressing has been jailed for four years and eight months

Kane Gornall pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday 4 April. On Thursday 20 April, the 27-year-old was sentenced.
Detectives have secured justice for the victim of a terrifying ordeal after a man forced his way into his home before attempting to stab him

Ashley Hazelwood, 35, had been in an altercation with his victim in a pub in Halstead on 5 August 2022. He made verbal threats and attempted to punch the victim. Further threats were made via text message and phone call.
A man has been jailed for three years after admitting to causing a collision that seriously injured several people in Frinton last year

On Saturday 23 July 2022, Sean Dray was driving his BMW X5 at speed along Walton Road at around 10.30pm when he overtook one car on a blind bend along the single carriageway before colliding with a taxi carrying four fares further up the road. The force of the rear impact caused the taxi, a […]
Essex company and directors fined thousands for illegal waste site

An Essex waste company and its directors have been fined more than £20,000 after they stored tonnes of waste illegally at a site in Braintree. Renew Recycling (London) Limited breached its exemptions by taking large amounts of wood and carpet waste onto a site at Straits Mill on Convent Lane, Braintree.
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his friend following a collision in Cressing

Kane Gornall pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday 4 April. The 27-year-old will be sentenced at the same court on Thursday 20 April.
A man has been convicted of sexually assaulting three girls

Anthony Kamau was originally arrested in February 2019 after the offences came to light. He had sexually abused three children in Saffron Walden over the course of 10 years between 2006 to 2016.
A man has been jailed after work by specialist detectives saw him convicted of rape

Rory Miles, 32, was convicted last month of sexually assaulting a woman at an address in Dunmow. He had assaulted her following a night out on 10 November 2018, before she was able to get away from him and call for help.
A serving Met officer will face a misconduct hearing after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a child

Police Constable Farhan Ghadiali, attached to the Central West Command, was found guilty of sexual assault on Friday, 24 March after a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. This follows an investigation by Essex Police.
A Colchester woman who tried to save her neighbour’s life after he was stabbed has been recognised with a National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) Bravery Award

Roanna White had been watching television on 11 February 2021 when she heard a commotion next door – the home of 22-year-old Alinjavwa Siwale and his younger brother, Suwi. A Roanna went to investigate, Suwi vaulted the fence into Roanna’s garden and appeared at her back door covered in blood.
A Colchester woman who tried to save her neighbour’s life after he was stabbed has been recognised with a National Police Chief’s Council…

Roanna White had been watching television on 11 February 2021 when she heard a commotion next door – the home of 22-year-old Alinjavwa Siwale and his younger brother, Suwi. A Roanna went to investigate, Suwi vaulted the fence into Roanna’s garden and appeared at her back door covered in blood. Suwi told Roanna that his […]
“It’s only a matter of time before we find you. The best thing you can do is hand yourself in and tell your side of the story, before it’s told for you.”

That’s the message from Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings, who’s appealing for the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with the Robert Powell murder investigation.To help Robert’s family get the answers they deserve, anyone with information leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Temitope Adeyinka could also be eligible for a reward of up to £10,000 […]
“It’s only a matter of time before we find you. The best thing you can do is hand yourself in and tell your side of the story, before it’…

That’s the message from Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings, who’s appealing for the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with the Robert Powell murder investigation.To help Robert’s family get the answers they deserve, anyone with information leading to the arrest of 38-year-old Temitope Adeyinka could also be eligible for a reward of up to £10,000 […]
An inquest heard that a 31-year-old man died in hospital after being restrained by police at a social club

On August 12, 2022, police were called to reports of a man “allegedly acting aggressively,” according to the Essex coroner’s court. Scott Taylor died as a result of multi-organ failure and rhabdomyolysis, according to the preliminary cause of death.