Crime News & Incident Updates

“Just like the 90s cruise nights”: Southend car meet draws crowds as police take targeted action

Southend seafront ground to a halt on Sunday night as a massive car meet brought Western Esplanade to a standstill.…

2 months ago

Power cuts and evacuations as TWO electrical substations catch fire on Sutton Road

A major fire broke out on Sutton Road in Rochford on Bank Holiday Monday, sending thick black smoke into the…

2 months ago

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision on Queensway in Southend

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on…

2 months ago

15 people arrested in Southend in one day for drink and drug driving crackdown

Police arrested 15 people in Southend in just one day as part of a special roads policing operation. On Saturday…

2 months ago

Four arrested after violent fight breaks out in Southchurch Park in front of families

Families enjoying the sunshine in one of Southend’s most popular parks were left horrified after a fight erupted in front…

2 months ago

Huge flames tear through former Southend United Boots & Laces site for second time

A major fire has broken out at the former Boots and Laces Southend United training ground on Eastern Avenue, sending…

2 months ago

Large fire tears through warehouse next to A127 as firefighters battle overnight blaze

A major fire broke out at a warehouse in the Airborne Industrial Estate, close to the A127 in Eastwood, late…

2 months ago

Police release CCTV after thousands of pounds stolen from B&M in Southend

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with a…

2 months ago

Police cordon in Southend after man attacked in broad daylight

A police cordon was set up along part of York Road and Old Southend Road on Wednesday afternoon, 30 July,…

3 months ago

Gunpoint drama in Southend as armed police officers stop car in intelligence-led operation

A dramatic police operation was seen unfolding in Southend city centre this morning after armed officers stopped a car at…

3 months ago