Man Arrested in Colchester City Centre Exposure Investigation
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following reports of indecent exposure in Colchester city centre during the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred at around 3:45am in Red Lion Walk, when two women approached Essex Police officers on patrol to report a man exposing himself. The man had already left the area when […]
West Ham Star Michail Antonio Reunites with Air Ambulance Crew Who Saved His Leg
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has emotionally reunited with the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) crew who helped save his leg following a serious road traffic collision in Epping in December 2024. Antonio visited EHAAT’s North Weald airbase, where he met the critical care team who rushed to his aid after the crash, […]
Masked Suspects Attempt Home Break-In Near Brentwood
Police are appealing for information after two masked suspects attempted to break into a home in the village of Great Warley, near Brentwood, late on Friday night. The attempted burglary took place just before midnight on April 11, in the area of Warley Road and Beredens Lane. According to Essex Police, the homeowner reported […]
Urgent Search Underway for Two Missing Children 10 and 12 in Steeple Bumpstead
An urgent search operation is underway in Steeple Bumpstead, Essex, after two young children were reported missing earlier this evening. Beau Ward, 12, and Eliza McIntosh, 10, were last seen around 6.30pm in the Blois Road area. Essex Police say they are “very concerned” for the children’s welfare and are working at pace to bring […]
Urgent Appeal: Missing Man Gerwyn Owen – Concerns Grow for His Welfare
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Gerwyn Owen, who has been reported missing amid serious and immediate concerns for his welfare. The 34-year-old, whose last known whereabouts have not been publicly disclosed, could potentially be in the Wales, Basingbourne, or Hertfordshire areas, according to authorities. The case is being handled by Essex […]
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in St Osyth Crash as Police Launch Appeal for Witnesses
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Clacton Road in St Osyth this afternoon. The incident was reported shortly after 2pm on Saturday, 12 April, prompting a full emergency response and the closure of the road as crews attended to those involved. A […]
Urgent Appeal: Essex Police Searching for Missing Teenage Girls from Harlow
Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate two 15-year-old girls, Lily Gray and Maggie May Timon, who have been reported missing from Harlow. The force issued the appeal via social media earlier this evening, sharing photographs of the two teenagers and stating that they are believed to be together. In a post […]
Crash Closes Lanes on M25 Near Upminster Causing Delays
A crash on the M25 near Upminster caused disruption this morning after two lanes were closed on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 29 (Upminster) and Junction 30 (Thurrock). National Highways attended the scene to manage the incident, which led to traffic being temporarily held. A photo from the scene showed vehicles at a standstill while […]
One Person Rushed to Hospital After M25 Crash That Closed Motorway for Hours
One person has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on the M25 this morning (April 9) that brought traffic to a standstill and caused hours of delays for motorists. The incident occurred on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 25 (Waltham Cross) and Junction 26 (Waltham Abbey) at around 8.05am. Emergency services, including police, […]
Met Officers Recover £50k of Stolen Tools in East London
Metropolitan Police officers have recovered approximately £50,000 worth of stolen tools during a major operation at a car boot sale in Rainham, east London. Operation Targeting Tool Theft In response to rising concerns from tradespeople about tool theft, the Met Police collaborated with Essex Police and trading standards officers to carry out a large-scale search […]
Two Arrested and Motorbikes Seized After Dangerous Riding on M11
Police officers have arrested two individuals and seized four motorbikes following reports of dangerous riding on the M11 between Newport and Stansted Airport. Incident Details Essex Police received a call shortly before 3:40 pm on Saturday, April 5, regarding a group of around a dozen motorbikes traveling southbound on the M11. The bikes were reportedly […]
E-Scooter Rider Seriously Injured After Crash Outside The Range in Harlow
An e-scooter rider has suffered a broken leg following a collision with a car outside The Range on East Road, Harlow. Details of the Incident The accident occurred at around 12:35 pm on March 26, when the e-scooter collided with a white Renault Clio. Emergency services were called to the scene, where the injured rider […]
Man Arrested After Incident Involving Three Dogs in Basildon
Police Respond to Dog Incident in Swanstead Essex Police have confirmed that they are on the scene of an incident involving three dogs in Swanstead, Basildon. The situation unfolded earlier today, prompting a significant police presence in the area. A man has been arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control in […]
Major Disruption on M11 Southbound Due to Lorry Fire
Road Traffic Collision Closes M11 Southbound Between J10 and J8 Motorists are facing significant delays on the M11 southbound following a lorry fire between Junction 10 (Duxford Interchange) and Junction 8 (Birchanger Green Interchange) near Stansted Airport. The incident has prompted a complete carriageway closure as emergency services, including Essex Fire and Rescue and National […]
Tributes Paid to “Loving” Man Killed in Harlow Collision
The family of Arlind Xhokola, a 26-year-old man from London who tragically died after being hit by a car in Harlow, have paid tribute to him, describing him as a “loving, friendly, and supportive” individual who was “easy-going” and deeply valued by those around him. Fatal Incident in Harlow Arlind Xhokola lost his life following […]
Fatal Collision on Southend Road, Wickford: Motorcyclist Dies and One Arrest Made
An investigation is ongoing following a fatal collision in Wickford, which occurred on Southend Road at around 9 pm on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. Incident Details Emergency services were called to the scene after a car and a motorbike collided. The road was immediately closed between Hill Avenue and Hawkins Close while officers and paramedics […]
Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Hit-and-Run in Harlow
A man has been charged with murder after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Harlow. Incident Details The tragic incident occurred around 5:30 pm on Saturday, March 29, when emergency services were called to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at a cycle path off Momples Road. Despite the efforts […]
M11 Chaos After Lorry Crashes Through Barrier Near Stansted Airport
Part of the M11 has been closed for several hours after a lorry crashed through the barrier in Essex this morning (March 31), causing long traffic delays. The incident occurred on the northbound carriageway between junction J8 (Stansted Airport) and J10 (Duxford). Footage from the scene shows the lorry leaning on its left side, […]
