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Stay informed with the latest crime reports and incident news from around Southend-on-Sea and the wider South East Essex area. From police investigations to community warnings, we cover the incidents that matter most to local residents.

Man charged with 21 offences, with officer assaulted during Southend arrest

Thursday, 27 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been charged with 21 offences after an off-duty officer arrested him in London Road, Southend, earlier this week. Carl Weighman, 42, of […]

XL bully dog, stolen bikes, e-scooters and weapons seized from drug den in Westcliff

Saturday, 22 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A police raid on a property in Westcliff led to the arrest of a woman and the discovery of suspected Class A drugs, weapons and […]

Huge illegal vape & tobacco operation uncovered behind Southend shop – businessman found guilty of 43 offences

Friday, 21 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A Southend shop owner has been convicted of 43 offences after Trading Standards officers uncovered a large stash of illegal cigarettes and vapes stored inside […]

Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury

Wednesday, 19 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident happened on Monday 17 November, […]

11-year-old pushed to ground and robbed on way to school – man wanted by police

Sunday, 16 November, 2025 News Editor 0

An 11-year-old boy was shoved to the ground and robbed of his scooter whilst on his way to school on Friday morning, prompting a police […]

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested

Saturday, 15 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a victim with serious injuries last […]

Man left seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times near Westcliff station

Monday, 10 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly in Westcliff on Saturday evening. The victim is believed to have been attacked […]

Mercedes driver fined for fraudulently using disabled blue badge in Southend

Sunday, 2 November, 2025 News Editor 1

A Southend man has been fined hundreds of pounds after being caught fraudulently using a blue badge that belonged to a local care organisation. Innocent […]

Tenant evicted & closure order issued for Southend flat after repeated anti-social behaviour

Friday, 17 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A closure order has been granted for a flat in central Southend after months of anti-social behaviour, including reports of drug use, drunkenness and frequent […]

Man jailed after police uncover huge cannabis farm in Shoebury industrial unit: See inside

Wednesday, 15 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been jailed after police discovered a large cannabis farm hidden inside an industrial unit in Shoeburyness, where more than 700 plants were […]

Teen punched in the face by masked men stealing her dad’s car in Shoebury

Wednesday, 8 October, 2025 News Editor 0

A 19-year-old girl was punched in the face by masked men as they stole her dad’s car in Shoeburyness on Tuesday 7 October. The shocking […]

Photos: £45,000 of illegal vapes, tobacco & Labubu toys seized in Southend High Street crackdown

Friday, 3 October, 2025 News Editor 0

Southend High Street has been the centre of a major Trading Standards operation that uncovered £45,000 worth of illegal vapes, tobacco and counterfeit toys – […]

Teenager robbed after getting off c2c train at Westcliff station

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A teenager was robbed shortly after stepping off a c2c train at Westcliff railway station on Monday evening. The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed officers […]

Police helicopter circles Southend city centre in late-night search

Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 News Editor 0

Residents in Southend city centre were kept awake on Monday night as a police helicopter circled above the city during a late-night operation. The aircraft, […]

Serious crash near Priory Park in Southend leaves three children in hospital

Tuesday, 23 September, 2025 News Editor 0

A serious crash on Victoria Avenue, next to Priory Park, in Southend this afternoon has left three children in hospital and sparked a major emergency […]

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  • Man left seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times near Westcliff station
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