A woman has thanked Essex Police of the support she received and encouraged anyone in the same position to go to the police after the man who raped her was jailed for 10 years

Olawale Hassan, 33, of Falcon Avenue, Grays, was jailed on Tuesday (6 October) for the attack in Westcliff in February 2017. [block_2] Following the sentencing the woman, who is speaking anonymously, has spoken of the support she received.
The officers suspected he was seeking to escape so he was physically restrained. Cops self refer to Police Watchdog over incident

At about 1.40pm on Saturday afternoon a man was detained by police officers in Loughton because his clothing matched the description of that worn by the driver of a suspected cloned car who moments earlier had run off from the vehicle, having failed to stop for police.Based on this description of his clothing officers […]
The removal process for the second group of Travellers is being initiated separately

A Direction to Leave was served on Friday 2 October 2020 on the first group of Travellers who moved onto the grounds of Rayleigh Leisure Centre on the 30th of September 2020. A court summons will be served to them tomorrow (6 October 2020). [block_2] The removal process for the second group of Travellers is […]
A black BMW X5 and a red Peugeot were involved in a collision which was reported to us just after 4am this morning

Police are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving two vehicles which will cause significant disruption to motorists this morning, Monday 5 October.A black BMW X5 and a red Peugeot were involved in a collision which was reported to us just after 4am this morning and happened on the A128 Brentwood […]
A gang member who breached an injunction six times has been jailed for 20-weeks

Carlito Hall, 21, is a member of the so-called C17 gang in Thurrock who were made the subject of a gang injunction. [block_2] Under the terms of the court order Hall and other specified C17 gang members are banned from large parts of Thurrock.
A13 Traffic chaos after HGV overturns

Officers from Essex Police are currently dealing with a jack-knifed lorry on the #A13 from the #A1012 towards the #M25. Police and Highways England are on scene dealing. If you are currently in the tailbacks please be patient and remain in your vehicles. This incident is still on going and impacting the #Thurrock area, officers and […]
Police would like to speak to these two about theft of bank cards earlier this month

It was reported that on Saturday 12 September, at around 10.50am, a man approached a woman whilst she was loading shopping into her car in Morrisons supermarket carpark on Wycke Hill in Maldon.While the man was asking for directions, bank cards were removed from the woman’s purse, which were in her bag on the front […]
There is currently no estimates for how long the closure is likely to remain in place on the M11 in Essex

The M11 in Essex is currently closed southbound between junctions 8 (Stansted Airport) and 7 (Harlow) due to an ongoing Essex Police incident. Highways England traffic officers are on scene working with Essex Police to manage traffic at the scene. There is currently no estimates for how long the closure is likely to remain in […]
Operation Raptor teams were set up by Essex Police in our community in the North, South and West of the county to tackle drug and gang-related crime.

A member of a drug-dealing gang linked to a series of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour in Thurrock has today, Friday 25 September, been made the subject of a further interim gang injunction [block_2] Roland Douherty, the leader of the so-called C17 gang was made the subject of the interim order at Chelmsford County Court.
Operation Raptor teams were set up by Essex Police in our community in the North, South and West of the county to tackle drug and gang-re…

A member of a drug-dealing gang linked to a series of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour in Thurrock has today, Friday 25 September, been made the subject of a further interim gang injunction Roland Douherty, the leader of the so-called C17 gang was made the subject of the interim order at Chelmsford County Court. Douherty, […]
Vulnerable people can be promised stable jobs and then be brought into the country and forced to work for little or no pay.

Officers from Essex Police and partners spoke to passengers at Stansted Airport to raise awareness of human trafficking. [block_2] Police are working with Border Force and the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit to identify potential victims being trafficked into or across the country for the purposes of labour exploitation.
Delays are likely on approach to the closures on the A1089 after collision

A1089 is closed northbound and blocked southbound between the A126 (Asda Roundabout) and the A13 (Orsett Heath) due to a collision Essex police are in attendance. Traffic is being diverted via local roads by emergency services at scene. Delays are likely on approach to the closures, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes
Cyber crime operation ends with hackers jailed

Five defendants have now received a total of 13 years imprisonment between them after they hacked and disclosed intimate pictures of hundreds of victims, a spokesperson has said. A Police investigation into the computer hackers – who stole private images of women before posting them online – concluded following the sentencing of Samuel Robins, 35, […]
They stole private images of women before posting them online

Five defendants have now received a total of 13 years imprisonment between them after they hacked and disclosed intimate pictures of hundreds of victims. A Police investigation into the computer hackers – who stole private images of women before posting them online – concluded following the sentencing of Samuel Robins, 35, of London Road, Westcliff, […]
Police called after ‘concern for man’ on QE2 Bridge at the Dartford Crossing

The #QE2 Bridge on the #A282 / #M25 has been closed due to a Police incident. Two way working is being set up through one of the Dartford Tunnels. [block_2] Traffic has ground to a halt in both directions along the QE2 bridge this morning as police responded to Police incident on the bridge.
Three people have been arrested over an aggravated burglary in Essex

Police have arrested three people following reports of an aggravated burglary in #GreatBaddow this morning, Tuesday 8 September. [block_2] Officers received reports at around 4.30am that suspects had force their way into a property in Dorset Avenue before assaulting a man and a woman.
Do you recognise this woman?

Police would like to talk to her about a report that money left at cash machine outside Tesco Express, in Hanging Hill Lane, #Hutton, was stolen at around 4.30pm on Friday 24 July. Officers received reports that a man had withdrawn hundreds of pounds using two separate cards. He walked away, leaving a three-figure […]
A man who knocked a civil enforcement officer unconscious and stamped on another’s head after being issued a parking ticket has been jailed

A man who knocked a civil enforcement officer unconscious and stamped on another’s head after being issued a parking ticket has been jailed. The officers had issued a ticket on a vehicle which was parked dangerously on double yellow lines outside Purfleet Primary School during the morning rush on 22 November 2018. Rodall Misuri, […]