Officers investigating a robbery from inside the Lloyds Bank on Southend High Street are now in a position to be able to release a CCTV i…

A man in his 80s had been withdrawing cash from an ATM at around 2.15pm on 15 February when he was pushed and shoved by someone who then took a three-figure sum of cash. If you have any information in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with Essex Police on 101 Please quote […]
Police want to speak to Martyn Orton in connection with a failure to attend court

The 44 year-old from Great Hallinbury is described as white, between 5ft 10 and 6ft tall, of large build, with short brown hair and usually clean shaven. He has a one-inch-long scar just below his hairline on his forehead, a long scar on the left side of his body, and a Manchester United red devil […]
The Essex Police Dog Section welcomed four new canine crimefighters and two new handlers into their ranks at a ceremony at their Sandon base

Police dogs Raven (German Shepherd), Max (German Shepherd), Freddie (Belgian Malinois) and Denver (German Shepherd) have joined the team alongside newly-qualified handlers PC Liss Johnston and PC Adam Hanbury. PC Johnston and PD Raven, PC Hanbury and PD Max, and experienced handers PC Sam Williams with PD Denver, and PC Paul Arthey with PD Freddie […]
The recent controversy surrounding the White Hart Inn, a pub in Greys, Essex, has sparked a discussion about the appropriateness of displaying golliwog dolls in public places

The recent controversy surrounding the White Hart Inn, a pub in Greys, Essex, has sparked a discussion about the appropriateness of displaying golliwog dolls in public places.In this case, the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has taken a stand against the pub, instructing its local branch in South West Essex not to consider the pub […]
The recent controversy surrounding the White Hart Inn, a pub in Greys, Essex, has sparked a discussion about the appropriateness of displ…

The recent controversy surrounding the White Hart Inn, a pub in Greys, Essex, has sparked a discussion about the appropriateness of displaying golliwog dolls in public places.In this case, the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has taken a stand against the pub, instructing its local branch in South West Essex not to consider the pub […]
Police are appealing for your help to find Gemma George, who is missing from her home in #Basildon

Gemma, 38, was reported missing to Essex Police earlier today. Officers are concerned for her welfare and we’re carrying out a number of enquiries to find her. We’re now asking for the public’s help.
Two people arrested after the vehicle collided with a pedestrian

Police remain at the scene of an incident in Sutton Road, Southend, after a Fiat Seicento collided with a pedestrian shortly after 1pm today, Wednesday 12 April. The pedestrian, a woman, has been taken to hospital with leg injuries. She is also being supported by our officers.
An investigation has been launched after two people in their 60s were discovered dead at a home in Essex’s coastal area

Police are investigating the ‘unexpected’ deaths after being called to a West Mersea address at 1.30pm on Easter Sunday. The ambulance service expressed concern for their well-being, and their bodies were discovered inside.
Two officers have been injured and a man has been arrested after a vehicle failed to stop

Intelligence suggested the vehicle was of interest as part of an ongoing investigation into threats to kill and firearm and weapons offences. The vehicle was travelling on a road near to #WoodhamMortimer, close to #Maldon shortly after 1.40pm this afternoon, Monday 10 April.
Commendation for a specially-trained police officer who helped to save van driver’s life

he life of a van driver who suffered a suspected heart attack at the wheel in Clacton was saved by emergency services teamwork, says a specially-trained police officer who has been commended by Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington for her role. The man collided with two parked vehicles in Old Road on 2 September 2022. He […]
Police assisted in the recovery of a Border Force sniffer dog that went missing while on duty near an airport

Rolo, a springer spaniel, vanished from the Bury Lodge Lane area of Stansted around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Essex Police shared a photo of the service dog on Facebook, saying they were assisting Border Force colleagues in their search.
Police are looking for 53 year-old Malcolm Garrett who’s missing from Braintree

Malcolm was reported missing shortly before 10am today from the Thistley Green Road area. He’s described as 6ft 3ins tall, slim, with short dark hear, and unshaven and wearing glasses.
Officers arrested three men in Basildon following an attempted knifepoint robbery

The victim was approached shortly before 6:30 pm on Monday, 3 April on Whitmore Way by a group of men, who threatened him with a knife before demanding his phone. The victim managed to leave the scene and get to the Basildon Police station for help. Officers, including armed response officers attended the area and […]
Officers arrested three men in Basildon following an attempted knifepoint robbery

The victim was approached shortly before 6:30 pm on Monday, 3 April on Whitmore Way by a group of men, who threatened him with a knife before demanding his phone. The victim managed to leave the scene and get to the Basildon Police station for help.
A man has been convicted of sexually assaulting three girls

Anthony Kamau was originally arrested in February 2019 after the offences came to light. He had sexually abused three children in Saffron Walden over the course of 10 years between 2006 to 2016.
A man has been sentenced after admitting three breaches of a Sexual Risk Order after he harassed and manipulated women online

Kevin Kombi, 29 of Beambridge, Basildon, Essex appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 31 March and was sentenced to four years and five months’ imprisonment. He will also be added to the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order was implemented for 20 years to prohibit him causing further harm to […]
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Rayleigh Amusements where hundreds of pounds in cash was stolen

A man entered the shop in Eastwood Road at around 8.40pm yesterday (Sunday 2 April) armed with a knife and threatened a member of staff. He demanded money and made off with a three-figure sum of cash from the till.
An 18 year-old man from Panfield has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon, and criminal damage

Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Magdalen Street shorty after 11pm and when officers attended they found a man with a stab wound to his stomach. He was taken to hospital where he was in a serious condition.