Appeal for Information After Cable Theft in Tilbury

Appeal for Information After Cable Theft in Tilbury

Essex Police are appealing for information following the theft of cable in Tilbury. Officers were called to Fort Road shortly before 12:20 a.m. today (Sunday, 21 July) after receiving reports of three men attempting to steal cable. It was reported that the men had opened a manhole and were trying to remove cables. The suspects […]

Essex Police Seek Help to Find Missing 13-Year-Old Lucien Pace

Essex Police Seek Help to Find Missing 13-Year-Old Lucien Pace

Essex Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating 13-year-old Lucien Pace, who has been reported missing from Harlow. Authorities are concerned for his welfare and are eager to ensure his safe return. Lucien is described as slim, 5ft 2ins tall, with dark brown hair worn in a curtains style. He has blue eyes […]

Masked Knifeman on the Loose After Woman Stabbed and Robbed in Hospital Car Park

Masked Knifeman on the Loose After Woman Stabbed and Robbed in Hospital Car Park

A woman was stabbed during a robbery by a masked man in the car park of Basildon University Hospital in Essex, early yesterday morning. The attacker, described as wearing a black balaclava, gloves, and dark clothing, including navy jogging bottoms, is still at large. The incident occurred around 6:40 AM as the victim was getting […]

A13 Road Traffic Collision Closes Westbound Lanes in Essex

A13 Road Traffic Collision Closes Westbound Lanes in Essex – UKNIP

A serious road traffic collision on the A13 has resulted in the closure of the westbound lanes between M25 (J30) and Rainham (Ferry Lane). The incident has prompted a significant response from Essex Police, and the road is expected to remain closed throughout the night. The collision, which occurred earlier today, has caused major disruptions, […]

Man Charged with Bomb Hoax in Southend Business Park Incident

Man Charged with Bomb Hoax in Southend Business Park Incident

A 34-year-old man has been charged with communicating a bomb hoax following an incident in Southend over the weekend. On Saturday, 13 July, police were called to Victoria Business Park on Short Street after an unidentified bag was left at a commercial property by a suspect. Essex Police, in collaboration with fire, ambulance, and British […]

‘Fly High Johnny’: Family Pays Tribute to Man Killed in Essex

‘Fly High Johnny’: Family Pays Tribute to Man Killed in Essex

Essex, UK – The family of a man killed in Essex last week has paid tribute to a “beautiful and kind-hearted soul” as a woman has been charged with his murder. Police have identified the victim as 60-year-old John Bain, who was found seriously injured following a reported assault on Willingale Road, on Wednesday, July […]

Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Over Four Years After Dark-Web Bragging

Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Over Four Years After Dark-Web Bragging

Lewis Parker, a 23-year-old resident of Westcliff Avenue, Westcliff, has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison after being convicted of multiple offences related to child pornography. Parker’s case came to light following proactive work by the Essex Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT). Arrest and Investigation On May 9, 2024, POLIT officers […]

QEII Bridge Closed Due to Welfare Concerns for a Man

Overnight Closure Planned for Dartford Crossing Bridge for Maintenance Works

The QEII Bridge was closed last night due to concerns for the welfare of a man, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Police were called to the scene at approximately 8:30 pm on June 25 after receiving reports about a man on the bridge. Officers from Essex Police, alongside colleagues from the Highways Agency […]

Two Women Charged After Just Stop Oil Activists Target Private Jets at Stansted Airport

Two Women Charged After Just Stop Oil Activists Target Private Jets at Stansted Airport

Two women have been charged with criminal damage and other offences after Just Stop Oil activists sprayed private jets with orange paint at Stansted Airport. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, are both set to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. The charges stem from an incident early Thursday morning in which Kowalski […]

Just Stop Oil Stunt Backfires After Activists Target VIP Airfield

Just Stop Oil Activists Break into VIP Airfield to Spray Paint Planes  Including Taylor Swift’s Jet

Another Just Stop Oil stunt has backfired after eco zealots broke into a VIP airfield at Stansted where they claimed Taylor Swift’s luxury jet was parked. However, airport officials have confirmed that the popstar’s private plane was not stationed there, leaving the now-arrested intruders rather red (or orange) faced. The incident follows the group’s headline-grabbing […]

Man Sentenced to Six Years for Child Exploitation Offences

Man Sentenced to Six Years for Child Exploitation Offences

In a significant legal development, James Green, aged 45, from Clacton-on-Sea, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment after pleading guilty to a series of offences related to child exploitation. Green appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, June 12 where he faced charges including the making and distribution of indecent images of children, possession […]

Man Jailed for Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Following Essex Police Investigation

Man Jailed for Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Following Essex Police Investigation

Alex Symeonides, a 20-year-old resident of Westcliff-on-Sea, has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences and creating indecent images of children. The sentencing took place at Basildon Crown Court on Monday, June 10. Investigation and Arrest The investigation into Symeonides began in October 2023 […]