Appeal for Information After Cable Theft in Tilbury

Essex Police are appealing for information following the theft of cable in Tilbury. Officers attended the scene but could not locate anyone. It has since been established that an amount of copper cable has been taken. Detective Inspector Leanne Ford commented: “Cable thefts can have a big impact on the community as it means you […]
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. We are worried about him and want to make sure he is okay,” said an Essex Police spokesperson. If you have […]
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

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

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

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 […]
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Folkestone are appealing for witnesses to come forward

At around 12.05pm on Thursday 4 July 2024, a white Ford Transit van was involved in a collision with a pedestrian while exiting the Beach Street car park into Harbour Street. Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage taken in the area at the time of the incident can submit it here Evidence Request from Kent Police […]
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 Charges and Guilty Plea Parker faced […]
An image has been issued of a cyclist wanted in connection with a violent burglary in Sevenoaks

Detectives are continuing to appeal for dashcam footage, after a woman was assaulted by a man who entered a residential property in Parkfield near Wilderness Golf Club. The burglary happened at around 3.55 pm on Friday 21 June 2024. The suspect left after stealing several items, including jewellery. Police have identified a number of roads […]
QEII Bridge Closed Due to Welfare Concerns for a Man

The bridge was temporarily closed to traffic to allow emergency services to engage with the individual and manage the situation safely. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man on the QEII bridge, at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday 25 June. Officers attended alongside Highways and […]
Essex Police Seek to Locate Jan Vanderweiden in Connection with Sexual Offences Investigation

Essex Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Jan Vanderweiden, who is wanted in connection with an investigation into sexual offences. Vanderweiden, 59, has known connections to Canvey Island, Billericay, as well as the Billingsgate and Shepherds Bush areas of London. Jan Vanderweiden is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, […]
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 […]
Two Arrested After Just Stop Oil Protesters Target Private Airfield Where Taylor Swift’s Jet Landed

In a daring act of eco-protest, two individuals associated with the Just Stop Oil movement were arrested after they spray-painted several private jets orange at an airfield near Stansted Airport. The airfield is allegedly where Taylor Swift’s private jet had landed just hours before. The eco-protesters, demanding an “emergency treaty” to phase out fossil fuel […]
Just Stop Oil Stunt Backfires After Activists Target VIP Airfield

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

Two Just Stop Oil activists broke into a VIP private airfield at Stansted Airport early this morning and vandalized several aircraft, allegedly just hours after Taylor Swift’s private jet landed. The activists, identified as Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald, cut through the airfield’s perimeter fence shortly after 5 AM. Armed with fire extinguishers filled with […]
Just Stop Oil Activists Break into VIP Airfield to Spray Paint Planes Including Taylor Swift’s Jet

The activists, identified as Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald, cut through the airfield’s perimeter fence shortly after 5 AM. Armed with fire extinguishers filled with orange paint, they spray-painted multiple jets before sitting in front of their handiwork for a photo op. Statement from Just Stop Oil Just Stop Oil released a statement on social […]
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

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