Two men have been sentenced to six years and nine months each after pleading guilty to Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, following a serious assault in Colchester in January
On Tuesday, 9 January, Essex Police received a report of a 16-year-old boy sustaining serious injuries at Queen Street in Colchester. The victim was taken to hospital with stab wounds and received life-saving treatment. His condition was initially believed to be life-threatening but he has since made a full recovery.
Two men have been sentenced to six years and nine months each after pleading guilty to Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, following a seri…
On Tuesday, 9 January, Essex Police received a report of a 16-year-old boy sustaining serious injuries at Queen Street in Colchester. The victim was taken to hospital with stab wounds and received life-saving treatment. His condition was initially believed to be life-threatening but he has since made a full recovery. They were arrested in Colchester […]
Two men have been sentenced to six years and nine months each after pleading guilty to Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, following a seri…
On Tuesday, 9 January, Essex Police received a report of a 16-year-old boy sustaining serious injuries at Queen Street in Colchester. The victim was taken to hospital with stab wounds and received life-saving treatment. His condition was initially believed to be life-threatening but he has since made a full recovery. They were arrested in Colchester […]
Hitmen Gunned Down Grandad in ‘Highly Organised, Utterly Cold-Blooded Murder’
In a shocking and meticulously planned crime, two hitmen have been convicted of the cold-blooded murder of Robert ‘Fox’ Powell, a 50-year-old grandfather. The brutal killing took place in Roydon, Harlow, in the early hours of June 13, 2020, leaving the community in shock and his family devastated. Nana Oppong, 43, and Israar Shah, 39, […]
M25 Traffic Update: Motorcyclist Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash Involving Car
A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a collision involving a car on the M25 this morning (Friday, May 24). The incident occurred on the anticlockwise route near Junction 26 for Waltham Abbey, resulting in significant traffic delays. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 7:55am. The injured motorcyclist was swiftly transported to […]
Person Brought to Safety After Incident on Dartford Crossing
A person has been brought to safety following an incident on the Dartford Crossing yesterday afternoon. Concerns for the individual’s welfare were raised at the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at approximately 12:25 pm on May 22. As emergency services responded, all traffic on the bridge was halted, resulting in long delays and three miles of […]
A282 M25 Dartford Crossing ‘Police Incident’
Essex Police have confirmed they are responding to concerns for someone’s welfare on the Dartford Crossing. A spokesperson said, “Traffic is being held, and we will work to resolve this situation as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. There are currently three miles of congestion on approach to the […]
Two Teenagers Arrested Following Incident in Westcliff
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a violent altercation in Westcliff on Monday afternoon left a boy with a puncture wound. Essex Police were called to Springfield Avenue shortly after 2:30 PM on Monday, May 20, following reports of multiple young people fighting. Officers arrived promptly at the scene and found a boy with […]
Redbridge Man Charged in Connection with Drug-Related Deaths in Essex
A 19-year-old man from Redbridge, Bryan Tegunde, of Cambridge Park Road in Wanstead, has been charged alongside another individual after three drug-related deaths occurred in Essex. Essex Police launched an investigation into drug supply in Colchester following the tragic deaths of two individuals over the weekend of May 11 and 12, with a third fatality […]
Tragedy Strikes at Dartford Crossing: Man Dies Following Incident
Essex Police have confirmed a sombre turn of events at the Dartford Crossing, where a man tragically lost his life. Authorities responded to concerns regarding an individual on the bridge shortly before 5:20 a.m. yesterday, Friday, May 17. Emergency services swiftly attended the scene, but despite their efforts, the man was later discovered to have […]
Man Found Guilty of Sexual Offences and Coercive Behaviour: Bradley Smith Convicted
Bradley Smith, a 46-year-old resident of Imperial Avenue, Chelmsford, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences and coercive controlling behaviour following an extensive investigation by the Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation Team. The verdict was delivered at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, May 13, after a two-week-long trial. Background
Police Incident Causes Traffic Standstill at Dartford Crossing
This morning, commuters travelling via the Dartford Crossing bridge faced significant delays as traffic came to a standstill due to a police incident. Authorities were alerted to concerns for an individual on the QEII bridge just before 5:20 am today (Friday, May 17). In response, police officers swiftly arrived at the scene to address the […]
Disgraced Ex-Police Officer Jailed for Sexual Assault: Steven Tissier Receives Four-Year Sentence
A former Essex Police constable, Steven Tissier, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman he believed was asleep, and filming the incident. Tissier faced charges of two counts of sexual assault and a single charge of voyeurism, all of which he was found guilty of […]
A 33-year-old man has been charged in connection with our ongoing attempted murder investigation in Basildon
Officers from Essex Police were first called to a location outside Vange Riverview Centre in Basildon shortly before 6pm, on Saturday 4 May, following reports of a man who had been seriously assaulted. The victim was taken to hospital with a head injury, where he remains in a critical condition.
Appeal for Information Following Suspected Assault Outside Leigh-on-Sea Pub
Officers from Essex Police are appealing for any information following a suspected assault outside the Oakleigh pub on London Road in Leigh-on-Sea. Essex Police received reports of the incident at approximately 1 am on Sunday, May 12. According to initial reports, a man sustained head injuries as a result of the assault and was subsequently […]
Essex Police Officers Honored for Heroic Rescue of Woman on Building Ledge
PCs Stu Francis and Grant Hawkins of the Essex Police have been recognized at the Essex Police Federation Bravery Awards for their courageous rescue of a woman in a perilous situation. In July 2023, while on patrol, the officers were alerted by a member of the public to a critical incident involving a woman hanging […]
Tragedy Strikes at Dartford Crossing Bridge: Man Found Dead Following Welfare Concerns
A sombre atmosphere enveloped the Dartford Crossing bridge this morning (May 7) as emergency services responded to concerns for the welfare of a man, tragically ending with his death. Essex Police were summoned to the QEII bridge around 9 am after receiving reports about the welfare of an individual. Despite the best efforts of responders, […]
M25 Brentwood Junction Closed After Vehicle Fire
A serious vehicle fire on the M25 motorway between junctions 27 and 28 near Brentwood has resulted in road closures and severe traffic delays. Emergency services are currently at the scene, working to manage the situation. As a result of the incident, traffic is at a standstill on both carriageways of the motorway. National Highways […]
