Two people have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after specialist officers tactically stopped a car on the A12
The vehicle had been connected to an earlier incident in Jaywick, at about 2.15pm, on Friday 2nd July during which a man had reportedly been shot. [block_2] Firearms units, supported by unarmed officers from Tendring response team, were initially authorised and sent to Beach Road where the weapon alleged to have been used was quickly identified […]
Elise Kaye Bradley has been missing since Sunday Evening from Southend
Elise Kaye Bradley has been missing since Sunday Evening, She was last seen with Alex Olaru in the Southend area who is also missing. If anyone has any information as to their whereabouts please contact myself or Essex Police as I am growing extremely concerned for her safety. We just want her home. Please share!! […]
Laurence Bourke jailed for life for murder of Scott Gilhooly
Detectives have ensured a man who admitted stabbing his landlord to death in “a cowardly, vicious and brutal attack” at the pub where they lived in Braintree has been put behind bars after he was jailed for life. Lawrence Bourke had been renting a spare room within the flat above the Swiss Bell in Mountbatten […]
Colchester Man charged with nearly 40 offences
A man has been charged with nearly 40 offences as part of an investigation by our specialist team which investigates the complex and organised exploitation of children. Matthew Clarke was arrested after officers from the Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Proactive Investigation Team carried out a warrant in Colchester in November last year. The 22 year-old, […]
Stolen property and £50k recovered from container yard
Stolen haulage containers, stolen vehicles, and £50k in cash was recovered by detectives during a day-long search of a yard in Purfleet. Detectives discovered that one of the containers had been stolen at 03:30hrs that morning and had been at the yard for a matter of hours prior to the police activity. That container, including […]
Loughton Man dies following collision
A man seriously injured in a collision in Loughton at the weekend has died in hospital. Police had been called to Rangers Road shortly after 11.05am on Sunday (16 May) to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a silver BMW. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was flown to hospital with life-threatening […]
Four arrests were made in multi-agency operation targeting organised crime and exploitation of children through county lines offending
On Wednesday, 19 May, officers from the Met’s East Area Command led a multi-agency operation that focused on the disruption of a suspected organised crime network operating in London and Lincolnshire. The intelligence-based police activity was the result of months of planning by Met officers from the East Area Drugs Focus Desk and their colleagues […]
Have you seen Frank Childs, who is missing from his home #Braintree?
The 87-year-old was last seen at about 3pm today, Tuesday 18 May. He is wearing black corduroy trousers, a red top, a dark green zip up jacket, and a brown cap. Anyone who sees Frank is asked to contact Essex Police by calling 101.
Police in Essex make fifth arrest in Laindon Murder
Officers are continuing our enquiries into the death of a man in Laindon on Sunday evening. [block_2] The man, aged in his 30s, was found stabbed in Iris Mews shortly after 9.30pm on 2 May.
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody after Murder in Essex
[block_2] Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in Laindon last night, Sunday 2 May
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in Laindon last night, Sunday 2 May
Officers were called with reports of a man having been attacked in Iris Mews, shortly after 9.30pm. [block_2] Polcie arrived and found a man had been stabbed.
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a teenage boy was stabbed in Harlow
Officers were called with reports of an incident in Sharpecroft, shortly after 4pm today, Saturday 1 May.It was reported that a teenage boy had been stabbed.He suffered injuries which required hospital treatment. Thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening.No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing.The suspect is described as wearing all black clothing […]
Essex Police have identified the woman who died after sustaining a head injury in Jaywick on Friday 23rd April
The woman who died after sustaining a head injury in Jaywick on Friday 23 April as 40- year-old Michelle Cooper. [block_2] Michelle, who was from Clacton, was reported to have been assaulted in Beach Way last Friday. She was admitted to hospital with a head injury but sadly died on Sunday 25 April.
Essex Police put in Dispersal order in Waltham Abbey following reports of a large gathering and related anti-social behaviour
A dispersal order has been put in place in Waltham Abbey following reports of a large gathering and related anti-social behaviour tonight, Thursday 29 April.This will give our officers the power to move anyone on from the area who may be behaving anti-socially, intent on committing criminal acts or causing further disruption to the local […]
Police are concerned for the welfare of Hannah Dorsett, 20, who is missing from the Dunmow in Essex
Hannah was last seen around 4.30 pm today, Saturday 17 April. Hannah is wearing a grey tracksuit and is believed to be travelling in a red Fiat 500, registration RK12 WUU. Anyone who sees Hannah is asked to contact Essex Police immediately You can also call on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Police are concerned for the welfare of Hannah Dorsett, 20, who is missing from the Dunmow in Essex
Hannah was last seen around 4.30 pm today, Saturday 17 April. Hannah is wearing a grey tracksuit and is believed to be travelling in a red Fiat 500, registration RK12 WUU. Anyone who sees Hannah is asked to contact Essex Police immediately You can also call on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Police are working with the community and investigating a number of incidents in which rubbish has been set alight in Jaywick, endangerin…
A sofa was set alight in Bentley Avenue at about 10.20pm on 11 April, which spread to a fence and trellis at a nearby home.The fire then spread to the house, setting light to insulation inside the wall while the resident, a 46-year-old woman was inside.Shortly afterwards, a large bin and bags of rubbish were […]
Police are working with the community and investigating a number of incidents in which rubbish has been set alight in Jaywick, endangering people’s lives
A sofa was set alight in Bentley Avenue at about 10.20pm on 11 April, which spread to a fence and trellis at a nearby home.The fire then spread to the house, setting light to insulation inside the wall while the resident, a 46-year-old woman was inside.Shortly afterwards, a large bin and bags of rubbish were […]