Nearly 100 Drivers Caught Speeding on A12 in Just Two Hours
Five Motorists Clocked at Over 100mph Face Instant Driving Bans Nearly 100 drivers were caught speeding in just two hours on the A12 and A120, with five motorists exceeding 100mph, Essex Police have revealed. The crackdown on dangerous driving took place on Sunday, February 9, in Mountnessing and Takely, where officers from the Roads Policing […]
Colchester Inquest: Family and Police Pay Tribute to Young Freddie Farrow
The inquest into the tragic death of six-year-old Freddie Farrow has heard emotional statements from his family and Essex Police, nearly four years after the incident at Fenwick’s department store in Colchester. Police Statement: A Tragic Day That Will Never Be Forgotten Speaking after the inquest, Chief Superintendent Stuart Weaver, who oversees policing […]
Former Essex Police Officer Sentenced for Money Laundering in Drug Dealing Investigation
A former Essex Police officer has been sentenced after admitting to money laundering offences linked to her sons’ drug dealing operation. Judy Yuen, 48, was handed a 13-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday, February 6. Yuen, of Cotman Road, Colchester, had previously pleaded guilty to money laundering charges […]
Two Arrested and Vehicle Seized in Cross-Border Rural Crime Investigation
Two men have been arrested and a vehicle seized as part of an ongoing cross-border police investigation into violent disorder and rural criminality. Rural engagement officers from Essex Police assisted Cambridgeshire Constabulary in the operation, which is investigating a series of offences including hare coursing, criminal damage, and dangerous driving in Cambridgeshire on January 25, […]
Two Siblings Roman and Darcie Casselden Remembered After Devastating Pitsea Collision
Pitsea Collision that claimed the lives of two young siblings, Roman and Darcie Casselden, marking a profound moment of grief for their family and community. The Pitsea Collision: A Community in Mourning The Pitsea Collision has left an indelible mark on the local community, with EssexPolice confirming the tragic incident that occurred on Saturday, February […]
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrest of Teen Suspects in Chelmsford Motorbike Theft
In a demonstration of efficient police work, two teenagers were apprehended within 90 minutes following reports of a motorbike theft in Chelmsford’s Mace Walk area. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, saw swift action from local law enforcement, leading to the arrest of two young suspects. Quick Police Response to Motorbike […]
Teenager Suffers Serious Head Injury in Harlow Assault Investigation
A serious assault investigation is underway in Harlow after a 17-year-old boy was discovered with a severe head injury in the Guilfords area on Sunday morning. The incident has prompted an extensive police response and appeals for public assistance. Details of the Harlow Assault Investigation Essex Police received an emergency call at 9:15 AM on […]
Talented Basketball Players Among Four Students Killed in Colchester Crash: Tributes Pour In
Four University of Essex students, including two talented basketball players, tragically died in a suspected high-speed crash on Saturday morning in Colchester. The victims, identified as Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, were all students at the university and were returning home after a night out. The horrific […]
Pictured: Two Siblings Killed in Tragic Hit-and-Run in Pitsea, Essex
The family of two siblings, Roman Casselden, 16, and his sister Darcie, 9, have been left devastated after the pair were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Pitsea, Essex on Saturday evening, 1 February 2025. The children were tragically declared dead at the scene after being struck by a vehicle around 6:30pm on Walthams Place, […]
Four University Students Killed in Fatal Collision in Colchester – Essex Police Update
Essex Police have provisionally named the four victims of a fatal collision in Colchester that occurred on Saturday, 1 February 2025. The victims, all students at the University of Essex, tragically died at the scene when the car they were in collided with a building on Magdalen Street at approximately 4:40am. The deceased have been […]
Two Children Killed in Fatal Collision in Pitsea – Update
Essex Police have confirmed that two children tragically lost their lives in a fatal collision in Pitsea on Saturday, 1 February 2025. The victims, a 16-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, were struck by a car in Ashlyns at approximately 6:25pm. The car involved in the collision failed to stop at the scene, prompting […]
Tragic Pitsea Collision Claims Two Young Lives; Two Suspects in Custody
A devastating collision in Pitsea has resulted in the deaths of two young children, sending shockwaves through the local community. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening in Walthams Place, has led to the arrest of two individuals. Details of the Tragic Pitsea Collision Emergency services responded to reports at 6:25 PM on Saturday, February […]
Man and Woman Arrested After Two Children Die in Basildon Crash
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the tragic deaths of two children following a collision in Basildon, Essex, on Saturday evening. Police were called to Walthams Place in Pitsea at around 6:25pm after reports of a crash involving a car that failed to stop after striking a boy and a […]
Four People Dead After Collision in Colchester, Police Appeal for Information
Four people have tragically died following a collision in Colchester early this morning, Saturday 1 February 2025. Essex Police responded to reports of a vehicle crashing into a building on Magdalen Street at approximately 4:40am. Emergency services attended the scene, but despite their efforts, four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. Their families have […]
Man Charged with Murder of 79-Year-Old in Witham
Detectives investigating the death of a 79-year-old man following an incident in Philip Road have charged a man with murder. Emergency services were called to the address on Wednesday, 8 January, after reports of a man with a head injury. The victim, identified as Thomas Collier, was taken to hospital for further treatment but tragically […]
Fire Crews Battle Large Warehouse Fire on Essex-Hertfordshire Border
Firefighters are currently tackling a major warehouse fire on the Essex-Hertfordshire border in Stubbins Hall Lane, Nazeing. Emergency services were called to the scene at 11am, and efforts to contain the blaze are ongoing. Emergency Response Multiple fire crews have been deployed, including teams from Waltham Abbey, Loughton, Epping, Harlow, and Cheshunt, as well as […]
Missing Girl Appeal: Urgent Search for Annaleah Rodgers in Chelmsford
Police are urgently appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 14-year-old Annaleah Rodgers, who has been reported missing from the Chelmsford area. Annaleah was last seen on the morning of Monday, 6 January, and concerns are growing for her safety and well-being. Authorities and her family are desperate to locate her and ensure she is […]
Police Investigate Stolen Car Crash on Canvey Island, Appeal for Information
Essex Police are investigating a single-vehicle collision in Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, after a stolen car was found badly damaged following a crash into a lamppost. The incident was reported shortly after 5 a.m. on Sunday, 5 January 2025. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the vehicle severely damaged but found no occupants […]
