Crime News & Incident Updates

Thousands of illegal cigarettes and “dangerous vapes” uncovered in corner shop raids

A major enforcement operation in Southend has uncovered a huge haul of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and non-compliant disposable vapes…

6 months ago

Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am

A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in…

7 months ago

Police appeal after man makes unwanted interaction with young girls on Chalkwell Esplanade

Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with an incident involving two girls on Chalkwell Esplanade, near…

7 months ago

Car driven at high speed the wrong way down Victoria Avenue, in dramatic police pursuit

A dramatic police chase was witnessed on Victoria Avenue in Southend late this morning, as a car was driven at…

7 months ago

Serial fraudster from Westcliff convicted again after scamming grieving family out of thousands

A notorious conman from Westcliff, Essex, has once again been convicted of fraud—this time for scamming a grieving family out…

7 months ago

Teenager arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with violent disorder in Southend – the 10th suspect to be taken into custody

A teenager has been arrested at Heathrow Airport in connection with a violent disorder incident that shook Southend’s seafront last…

7 months ago

Car cruise controversy: Fines issued to dozens of car enthusiasts after reports of reckless driving

A total of 37 fines have been handed out following a car meet on Southend seafront last Saturday, as authorities…

7 months ago

Police crackdown at Southend car meet sparks debate over arrests and heavy-handed tactics

A heated debate has erupted following a major police operation at a car meet in Southend-on-Sea last weekend. The event,…

7 months ago

Man jailed after threatening to throw faeces and urine over a traffic warden and handling stolen goods

A man who threatened to douse a traffic warden with faeces and urine before being linked to a stolen vehicle…

7 months ago

Police uncover huge cannabis farm in the centre of Southend City, during early morning raid

Police officers acting on reports of suspicious activity have uncovered a substantial cannabis farm during a carefully planned strike in…

7 months ago