First Picture Emerges of Police Officer Killed Responding to Emergency on A12
Tributes Pour In for PC Mathew Parker The heartbroken family of PC Mathew Parker have paid tribute to the beloved father, brother, husband, and uncle following his tragic death last week. The Essex Police officer died instantly after crashing while responding to an emergency call on the busy A12 near Ingatestone. Authorities confirmed no other […]
RAF Wethersfield Erupts as Migrants ‘Go Berserk’ Ransacking Site
Essex’s troubled RAF Wethersfield migrant centre has exploded into chaos. On the evening of November 20, 2025, up to 1,200 single male asylum seekers allegedly smashed through the site manager’s office, wrecking furniture, computers, and leaving the room a bloody, weapon-strewn mess. No injuries were reported, but the damage cost thousands – adding fuel to […]
Drug Dealer Nabbed with ‘Al Capone’ Phone Alias in Enfield Sting
Zak Nsubuga’s Arrest After Police Raid Zak Nsubuga, 29, was busted at his home on Vian Avenue, Enfield, in September. Essex Police had traced him as a drug dealer running a supply line from Enfield into Brentwood. He shockingly registered a phone under the nickname ‘Al Capone’, but that didn’t save him. When officers […]
Essex Cop Dies in Tragic A12 Crash While Responding to Emergency
A police officer has lost his life after crashing on the A12 while rushing to an emergency call near Ingatestone. Fatal Solo Collision on Busy Essex Road The officer’s vehicle collided on a section of the A12 around midday on Wednesday. Essex Police confirmed he died at the scene. Authorities believe no other vehicles were […]
Michael Ashton dies after hit-and-run in Basildon
Hayadulla Turkmani, 53, from Langdale Gardens, Essex, has denied murdering 28-year-old Michael Ashton. Mr Ashton suffered life-threatening injuries after being reportedly hit by a car on Rosecroft Close, Langdon Hills, on Friday, September 26. He tragically died on October 4. Two weeks later, Essex Police charged Turkmani with his murder. Court appearance and next steps […]
Met Takes Over Hunt for Escaped Prisoner Hadush Kebatu
The Metropolitan Police have stepped in to lead the manhunt for Hadush Kebatu, who was mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford yesterday morning. Manhunt Intensifies After Kebatu Flees Essex Police initially led the search after Kebatu was seen boarding a London-bound train at Chelmsford Station at 12:41pm on Friday. After extensive inquiries, officers strongly believe […]
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager dies in Brentwood flat
Teen Found Dead in Brentwood Flat – Woman Arrested Police were called to a flat on Norman Crescent, Brentwood, on Sunday, October 19, after concerns for a man’s welfare. Multiple emergency calls sparked a swift response from officers and paramedics. Tragically, a 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Woman in 50s Arrested Over […]
Tragic Smash Claims Two Lives on Country Road
A devastating multi-vehicle crash on Fambridge Road, Essex, has left two people dead. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the horror collision involving four vehicles on October 1. Joanna Hills, 36, Remembered as ‘Kind and Generous Soul’ The female victim has been named as Joanna Hills, 36, of Hullbridge. Alongside a man in his […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Essex Schoolgirl
Police are scrambling to find 15-year-old Kirarah Vassell, who vanished in Essex while wearing her school uniform. Time is ticking and officers fear for her safety. Last Seen in Clacton Wearing School Uniform Kirarah was spotted in Clacton, Essex, dressed in black patent shoes, black tights, a blue tartan skirt, and a white shirt […]
Body Found in Rainham Following Missing Person Alert
Metropolitan Police officers discovered a man’s body during a search on Launders Lane at 8:20am this morning (October 18). Search Triggered by Missing Person Case The investigation began after Essex Police contacted the Met on October 16 about a missing person. The case was officially handed to the Metropolitan Police on October 17. Road Closures […]
South Ockendon Shock: Mum Jailed for Murder of Five-Year-Old Son
Claire Button Found Guilty Claire Button, 36, was convicted of murdering her five-year-old son Lincoln at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday 16 October. Despite denying the charge, a jury found her guilty. The following day, she was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of nine years behind bars. Tragic Incident in South Ockendon […]
Essex Police Reopen Probe 13 Years After Tragic Family Fire
Essex Police have launched a fresh appeal as the 13th anniversary of a devastating blaze approaches. The 2012 fire in Harlow claimed six lives from one family, leaving only Dr Abdul Shakoor as the sole survivor. Dr Shakoor’s Haunting Plea for Answers “I just want answers. I just want to know why and for the […]
Beaten with hammer, grandad killed in brutal debt row in Brentwood
A 63-year-old grandad was battered to death with a hammer after a bitter dispute over money in Brentwood. Jason Moore, 39, has now been convicted of manslaughter. Fatal fight on Ingrave Road The horrific attack happened last September 12 when Francis Reilly visited Moore’s home on Ingrave Road. A heated argument erupted over an […]
Teen Girl Sexually Assaulted on Colchester Bus
Essex Police are hunting a man after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in Colchester. The shocking incident happened on Tuesday, July 15, during the morning rush hour. Attack on Busy Osbourne Street Bus The victim and suspect boarded the same bus at Osbourne Street bus station at 7.55am. The bus was […]
Violent Protesters Locked Up for More Than Year
Three men have been handed hefty prison sentences for violent disorder outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. The hotel houses asylum seekers, and the disorder followed after a migrant resident sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman. At Chelmsford Crown Court, Stuart Williams, Martin Peagram, and Dean Smith all pleaded guilty to violent […]
Sex Offender Jailed for Making Indecent Child Images
A registered sex offender has been locked up for three years after admitting to making indecent images of children, following a sting by Essex Police. Pervert Caught During Routine Visit Trevor Pearce, 63, was already on the sex offenders’ register and under a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) after past convictions in 2021. […]
Motorists Urged to Avoid M25 Near Lakeside Where Possible
A major crash on the M25 near england/england/lakeside/”>lakeside/”>Lakeside is causing chaos this morning, with miles of snarled-up traffic and lengthy delays. The smash happened around 6am at Junction 30 with the A13 (Lakeside / Purfleet), impacting all clockwise lanes. Massive Tailbacks and Lane Closures Traffic isThe entry slip road to the M25 is partially blocked, […]
Pedestrian Critically Hurt in Hit-and-Run in Faversham
A 65-year-old man was left fighting for his life after being struck by a vehicle in england/england/faversham/”>faversham/”>Faversham – and the driver fled the scene. Police are hunting witnesses and dashcam footage to crack the case. Serious Collision on North Lane The shocking hit-and-run happened around 7.50pm on Saturday, 27 September 2025, near the Junctionjunction of […]
