Court Increases Sentences for Two WoolyO Gang Members After Appeal Rulin
Default Heading H1 Two members of the WoolyO gang, a group linked to a series of violent incidents and firearms offences in South East London, have had their prison sentences increased by the Court of Appeal, after judges ruled they were unduly lenient. The six men, aged between 18 and 28, were sentenced in March […]
M11 Closed After Lorry Overturns Near Stansted Causing Major Delays and Airport Disruption
Motorists are facing severe delays after a goods lorry crossed the central reservation and overturned on the M11 motorway in Essex, forcing the closure of the road in both directions between Stansted Airport and Harlow. The incident occurred near junction 8 (Stansted/Bishop’s Stortford) just before 3pm, prompting an emergency response involving Essex Police, fire […]
Teenager and Woman Charged with Weapons Offences After Hawkwell Assault
Two people, including a 17-year-old boy and a 51-year-old woman, have been charged with weapons offences following a serious assault in Hawkwell, Essex, that left one person injured. What Happened in Hawkwell? At around 6.50pm on Friday, 13 June, police were called to Clements Hall Way after two suspects reportedly assaulted a group of young […]
London Woman Arrested After 37 Dead Dogs Found at Alleged Rescue Centre in Essex
A 25-year-old woman from London has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after police discovered the remains of 37 dogs at a property believed to be operating as a rescue centre in Crays Hill, near Billericay. The arrest was made on Wednesday afternoon (June 5) following a joint investigation by Essex Police, the RSPCA, […]
Harold Hill Men Jailed for Roles in £3.3 Million Luxury Car Theft Enterprise Across UK
The judge made clear the seriousness of the conspiracy and the vital role of signal jammers in its success:
Disqualified Driver Who Fled Crash in South Ockendon Jailed After Two-County Police Pursuit
Disqualified driver Harmash Bunger jailed for 16 months after fleeing crash in South Ockendon and leading police on dangerous chase through Essex and Kent.
A12 Southbound Closed in Essex After Two-Car Collision – Major Delays Expected
A12 southbound in Essex is closed between J16 and J15 due to a two-car collision. Diversion via A130 and A414 through Chelmsford. Expect delays.
Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After 37 Dog Remains Found in Billericay Raid
Ovaeed Rahman has been charged with animal cruelty and fraud after police found the remains of 37 dogs and rescued 20 others in a raid on a Billericay property.
North London Woman Jailed for £200k Fraud to Fund Luxury Lifestyle
Anita Mirmohammadi, 31, jailed after defrauding her Brentwood employer of £200,000 to spend on Zara, Harrods, travel, and bills.
Devastating Police Raid Uncovers 37 Dead Dogs at Essex Rescue Centre
A police raid at an animal rescue centre in Billericay uncovered the remains of 37 dogs and led to the seizure of 20 more. Two men have been arrested amid a joint investigation by Essex Police, RSPCA, and Basildon Council.
A12 Shut Southbound After Medical Emergency Near M25 Sparks Major Delays
A12 Closed Southbound Between Brentwood and M25 After Medical Emergency
Hero Essex Officer Honoured After Facing Down Armed Man in Chelmsford Stand-Off
Sgt Rob Partridge of Essex Police has received a Bravery Award after facing down an armed man in Chelmsford, helping save a life during a high-risk standoff.
Ex-Police Officer Mark Ling Jailed After Posing as Teen to Exploit Children Online
A former Essex Police officer who posed as a teenager on TikTok and Snapchat to exploit children into sending explicit images has been jailed for four years and six months. Mark Ling, 39, formerly of Ipswich, Suffolk, admitted to 13 sexual offences involving children aged between 12 and 14. He was sentenced at Ipswich Crown […]
Stratford Teen Among Ten to Admit Role in Southend Seafront Brawl Involving Knives and a Gun
An 18-year-old from Stratford has become the tenth teenager to plead guilty to violent offences following a large-scale brawl near Southend seafront last summer, which left one boy stabbed and a firearm brandished among holidaymakers. Hamza Dinbil, of Corporation Street, Stratford, admitted to charges of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article in […]
£1 Million Cannabis Haul Seized from Lorry in Witham
Police have uncovered a major haul of cannabis worth up to £1 million hidden inside a truck in Witham. Officers from Essex Police stopped the lorry on Wednesday (April 23) after responding to reports of a suspicious incident on Perry Road. Upon searching the trailer, they discovered around 300kg of cannabis, believed to have […]
Parents in Harlow Urged to Stay Vigilant Amid Predator Concerns
Parents in Harlow are being urged to stay alert following anonymous reports warning of a known child predator believed to be targeting young children in the local area. The warning, circulated anonymously on social media, claims that a man — already under police investigation for grooming and sexually abusing multiple children, including a 12-year-old […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Woman Hasinah Fazal in Chelmsford
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Hasinah Fazal, a 23-year-old woman reported missing from the Chelmsford area. Hasinah was last seen on the evening of Saturday, 26 April, and concerns for her welfare are growing rapidly. Officers are working tirelessly to locate her and are urging the public to help. Hasinah is described […]
Appeal for Witnesses After Assault in Colchester’s Castle Park
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Castle Park, Colchester, earlier this month. The incident occurred between 5.15pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday, 8 April, near the public conveniences at the rear of Holly Trees. A group of up to seven teenagers, believed to be around 15 years old, are alleged to […]
