International Drug Dealer Jailed After Cannabis Imports Found at Stansted Airport
A 32-year-old international drug dealer has been jailed for six years after attempting to import large quantities of cannabis into the UK through Stansted Airport. Samson Kuteyi, of Nags Head Road, Enfield, North London, was operating a large-scale drug supply operation, employing at least seven people to sell cannabis both directly and through secondary dealers. […]
Murder Investigation Unfolding: The Disappearance of Cumali Turhan in Chelmsford
Essex Police have launched a major murder investigation following the disappearance of Cumali Turhan, 45, from Chelmsford, last seen on Tuesday, November 19. A significant update reveals that police are now conducting searches at a landfill site in Colchester, while one man has been charged and a second suspect has fled overseas. What We […]
Police Appeal for Information After Woman Found Injured in Thurrock
Essex Police are appealing for information following an incident on Monday evening (November 18) in which a woman was found injured near the A1306 in Thurrock, close to a Sainsbury’s supermarket. The woman was discovered at approximately 8pm lying next to an e-scooter. Emergency services were called, and she was transported to the hospital for […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Philip Abbott from Basildon
Essex Police are continuing to appeal for information in their efforts to locate Philip Abbott, 45, who has been missing from the Basildon area since Friday, November 15. Last Confirmed Sighting Philip was last seen near Basildon Hospital at around 9:10pm on Friday evening. There has also been an unconfirmed sighting in the Repton Close […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Incident on A21 Near Pembury
Kent Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a man in his 40s tragically died on the A21 near Pembury on Saturday evening (16 November 2024). Incident Details Officers were called to the scene shortly after 6 PM following reports of a serious collision on the coastbound carriageway of the A21. https:///www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8du3HXDhyo&t=28s The […]
Essex Police Respond to False Reporting on Investigation into Alleged Incitement of Racial Hatred
Essex Police have issued a statement to clarify their role in an ongoing investigation involving an alleged offence of inciting racial hatred, linked to a social media post. Officers visited an address in Essex and invited a woman to attend a voluntary interview. The force emphasized that their actions were in response to a […]
A12 Slip Road Closes After Lorry Overturns at Boreham Interchange
A slip road on the A12 has been closed to northbound traffic this morning after a lorry overturned at the Boreham interchange in Chelmsford. Essex Police arrived on the scene just after 6am and have been coordinating recovery efforts. The accident has caused significant disruption, with the slip road completely blocked, impacting traffic heading northbound. […]
Man Arrested After Tactical Stop on A12 in Marks Tey
A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, and drink driving following a tactical stop by police on the A12 in Marks Tey on Saturday morning, 9 November 2024. Concerns were raised by members of the public around 9.45am after reports of a black Mercedes being driven erratically on the […]
Essex Police Issue Update After WWII Bomb Safely Detonated in East Tilbury
Essex Police have confirmed that a World War Two-era bomb discovered on a construction site in East Tilbury has been safely detonated. The 250-kilogram explosive, believed to have been dropped by the Luftwaffe during the war, was unearthed by construction workers off Station Road at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5. […]
Gang Behind £1m BT Openreach Cable Theft Jailed for 14 Years
Four men have been jailed for a combined total of 14 years after being convicted of stealing nearly £1 million worth of BT Openreach cable in a series of targeted raids across rural areas in Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Wrexham. The thefts, which involved intricate planning and caused massive service disruptions, were carried out […]
‘Severe delays’ after ‘serious’ crash shuts Dartford Crossing
A serious motorcycle crash has caused significant disruption at the Dartford Crossing, leading to long delays on the M25 in both directions. The incident occurred today, October 30, between Junction 1B for A296 Princes Road (Dartford) and Junction 2 for A2 (Darenth Interchange). Kent Police were alerted to the crash on the clockwise carriageway at […]
‘Severe delays’ after ‘serious’ crash shuts Dartford Crossing
A serious motorcycle crash has caused significant disruption at the Dartford Crossing, leading to long delays on the M25 in both directions. The incident occurred today, October 30, between Junction 1B for A296 Princes Road (Dartford) and Junction 2 for A2 (Darenth Interchange). Kent Police were alerted to the crash on the clockwise carriageway at […]
“Anti-Establishment Cult” Members Jailed for Attempted Kidnapping of Coroner in Essex
Four members of an anti-establishment group have been sentenced to prison after attempting to kidnap a coroner and disrupt court proceedings in Essex. Mark Christopher, 59, led the group, which stormed Essex Coroner’s Court in Chelmsford in April 2023, accusing senior coroner Lincoln Brookes of “interfering with the dead.” The group, calling themselves the Federal […]
Traffic Halted on M25 Due to Police Incident at Dartford Crossing
Traffic is currently being held on the Dartford Crossing due to an ongoing police incident, causing significant delays for motorists travelling through the area. The disruption is affecting the QEII Bridge from Junction 31 of the M25, which serves the Lakeside shopping centre. According to National Highways, there are delays of up to 30 […]
Serious Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes A12 Near Kelvedon
A major collision involving multiple vehicles has occurred on the A12 northbound at Kelvedon, Essex Police confirmed today. The accident has forced the closure of the road in both directions as emergency services work to manage the situation and attend to those involved. The incident, which took place earlier this morning, has caused significant disruption, […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Man and Four Young Children in Chelmsford
An urgent appeal has been launched to locate a 38-year-old man, Jethro Cox, who is believed to have disappeared from his home in Chelmsford along with four young children. Essex Police are concerned for their welfare and have initiated a widespread search. Mr. Cox was last seen at his Chelmsford home and is thought to […]
Two People Rescued After Boat Capsizes at Sea
Emergency services rushed to Shoebury Common Beach in Southend after a boat capsized at sea, leaving two people in need of rescue. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched, involving an HM Coastguard helicopter, two RNLI lifeboats, and assistance from Essex Police, fire services, and the ambulance service. One person managed to swim to […]
Double Murder in Essex: Daughter Jailed for Life After Killing Parents
In a cold and calculated double murder, Virginia McCullough, 36, has been sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of her parents, John and Lois McCullough. The sentencing, which took place at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday, October 11, 2024, marks the conclusion of a complex investigation led by Essex Police’s Serious Crime Directorate. […]
