Two Arrested After Menacing Ford Fiesta Roams Grays Streets
Two men were nabbed after a spate of public order offences rattled Grays yesterday morning. Police were alerted to four separate incidents on Dock Road, Bradleigh Avenue, and Lenthall Avenue involving a slow-moving black Ford Fiesta and its occupants trying to engage with pedestrians—some of whom were schoolkids.
Disturbing Drive and Police Response
Though no physical contact was reported, the encounters caused alarm in the community. Officers quickly responded and arrested a 28-year-old from Grays and a 27-year-old from Westcliff on suspicion of public order offences. Both men have since been released under investigation.
Community Reassured with Increased Patrols
“We know incidents such as this can cause alarm within our community – and understandably so,” said Inspector Terry Fisher of the Grays Community Policing Team. “As a police force, we take such reports very seriously and within hours of these reports, my officers had made two arrests.”
“There will be an increased number of high visibility patrols in the area today, and in the coming days. I encourage anyone who wants to speak to the officers to please do so – they are there to help you and keep you safe.”
How to Report Information
- Submit reports online or use the ‘1 Chat’ button to speak with an operator between 7am-11pm.
- Call police on 101 quoting incident 390 of May 20.
- Provide info anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
