M25 closure J29 and J30 with long delays following an HGV fire
The M25 is closed clockwise between Junction 29 (Romford) and Junction 30 (Thurrock) due to a collision. [block_2] A lorry has collided with the safety barrier and caught fire.
The Met’s Flying Squad made six arrests and seized four firearms as part of a proactive operation tackling gun crime in London.
Six men, aged between 26 and 57 years old, have been arrested and taken into custody after searches of an address off Durham Road, Basildon, an address in Deacon Drive, Basildon and one in Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea. [block_2] Officers have also recovered at least four viable firearms.
The four-step roadmap aims to ease lockdown and could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June
The Government announced on Monday (22 February) a new plan as part of the COVID-19 response for Spring 2021. The four-step roadmap aims to ease lockdown and could see all legal limits on social contact lifted by 21 June. [block_2] The Government will examine the data to assess the impact of previous steps and will be […]
Eleven people have been arrested during a series of raids targeting drug dealers
Essex Police worked with the Metropolitan Police Service and Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, assisted by Hertfordshire Police, to execute warrants at addresses in Chelmsford, Colchester, and London this morning, Monday 1 February. Crack cocaine and heroin, and cash, with a total value of around £15,000 has been seized. Detective Chief Inspector Lewis Basford, […]
A woman has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision in Uppermayne, Basildon
[block_2] The pedestrian, who is aged in her 30s, was in collision with a red Ford Galaxy at about 9.30pm last night, Wednesday 3 February.Police are appealing for witnesses who saw what happened, particularly any driver who may have stopped to help but left before police arrived.
The daughter of a woman who was killed 18 years ago has appealed to Harlow residents to help her family achieve justice.
Beverley Brinkley was attacked on a communal stairwell outside a flat in The Stow, Harlow, on February 2, 2003.The 35-year-old died in hospital on February 6 as a result of head injuries.Beverley’s family, including her three young daughters, Simone, Tara and Tina, were left devastated and are still seeking the answers they desperately need about […]
Two left fighting for their lives after head on collision in Essex
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Hatfield Broad Oak which has left two people with serious life-changing injuries.Officers remain at the scene of the collision on the B183 and the road is expected to remain closed for some time.The crash happened today, Friday 29 January, at 4.30pm when a Black Audi […]
Seven men have been sentenced to a total of more than 92 years in prison following the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in Octobe…
Today, seven men have been sentenced to a total of more than 92 years in prison following our investigation into the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in October 2019.The men appeared at the Old Bailey in front of his Hon. Mr Justice Sweeney earlier today, Friday 22 January, and have received a total of […]
Seven men have been sentenced to a total of more than 92 years in prison following the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in October 2019.
Today, seven men have been sentenced to a total of more than 92 years in prison following our investigation into the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals in October 2019.The men appeared at the Old Bailey in front of his Hon. Mr Justice Sweeney earlier today, Friday 22 January, and have received a total of […]
The boy has been arrested under the Terrorism Act as part of a pre-planned operation and been remanded
The 17-year-old from Essex, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged with six terrorism offences following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing North East, supported by Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) and Essex Police. [block_2] On the morning of Tuesday 29th December, the boy was arrested and detained under […]
A post-mortem examination has found a man who died at an address in Rayleigh on New Year’s Day had sustained a stab wound to the chest
The man has been named by Essex Police as 31-year-old Paul Fletcher.He was found unresponsive at an address in Worcester Drive at around 1am on New Year’s Day and, sadly, died at the scene.Hannah Sindrey, 23, of Worcester Drive, Rayleigh, has been charged with murder and appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday 4 January.She […]
Have you seen Marc Chapman? He’s wanted by Police in Essex
Officers want to speak to the 35-year-old in connection with allegations of stalking and harassment.He has links to Tilbury and Croydon.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Police via https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.Alternatively, you can call 101 with his location.
The Queens NYE Honours in Full for 2021
The New Year Honours list for 2021 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. The honours system continues to champion diversity at all levels and celebrates the breadth of service given by people from all backgrounds from all across the UK. Of the 1,239 people who receive an […]
A record number of Essex Police officers and staff will be rewarded in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2021
One member of staff and five police officers will have the honours bestowed upon them, with stories varying from hostage negotiation, to supporting potential police officers of tomorrow, and three unique stories from the biggest investigation Essex Police has ever undertaken.Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said of the list: “This has been a challenging year in […]
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Aldham
Police were called to a house in Halstead Road shortly after 1pm on Tuesday 29 December following reports that a man had sadly been found deceased inside.He has been named by Essex Police as Donald Ralph, 83, from Aldham. [block_2] Officers are awaiting the results of a post mortem examination to establish the cause of […]
Tributes have been paid to a member of our Essex Police family who died in a collision in Writtle earlier this month
PC Andrew ‘Drew’ Kirk had been an officer for 18 years and worked in our Force Support Unit (FSU).Drew, 41, had been riding his motorbike along on the A414 at Writtle while off-duty at around 1.55pm on 17 December when he was in collision with a lorry.Sadly, Drew died at the scene.In a statement on […]
Covid-19 pressure on the NHS and health system prompts ‘major incident’ declaration by Essex Resilience Forum
In response to a significant growing demand on hospitals and health and social care services across Essex, and particularly Mid and South Essex due to coronavirus, the Essex Resilience Forum (ERF) has today (Tuesday 29th December) declared a ‘major incident’ – enabling the county to seek further support from Government to address the pressures.Local leaders […]
A man has died following a collision involving a motorbike and a car on the A128 at Bulphan
The collision happened near to Ye Old Plough House at around 6pm yesterday (Monday 28 December).Sadly, a man riding the motorbike – a white Honda CRF 1100 – died at the scene.The driver of the car – a white Mercedes A Class – was not injured.The road was closed while we investigated and was re-opened […]