Crime News & Incident Updates

11 people arrested in Southend as facial recognition tech helps police track suspects

Police in Southend arrested eight people over the weekend, after deploying live facial recognition technology in the city centre -…

11 months ago

Crowbar-wielding burglars tackled by off duty Southend police officers

Two off-duty police officers from Southend have been formally commended after bravely confronting two armed burglars in Rochford while heading…

11 months ago

Violent crime crackdown in Southend intensifies after new disturbances

A major police crackdown on violent crime in Southend is being stepped up, following a fresh incident in Warrior Square…

11 months ago

Southend city centre fight: Bottle used as weapon in violent Warrior Square clash

A violent fight in Southend city centre left two people seriously injured and sparked an emergency response, with one woman…

11 months ago

Drink-driving arrest after car overturns near Southend city centre

A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital after a dramatic crash in Southend last night that saw a…

11 months ago

Boy, 16, suffers broken teeth in attack by two men in Great Wakering

A teenage boy was attacked and left needing surgery after a violent assault in Great Wakering. The 16-year-old was set…

11 months ago

Man charged after woman in her 30s dies in Shoeburyness crash, with woman named

A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Shoeburyness – and a man has now been charged with…

11 months ago

Woman four times over drink-drive limit crashed Kia under Range Rover in Southend crash

A woman from Southend was more than four times the legal alcohol limit when she crashed her Kia Picanto into…

11 months ago

“Nuisance” food delivery drivers ignoring pedestrian rules in Southend High Street

Shoppers and visitors in Southend High Street have voiced frustration over the growing presence of "nuisance" food delivery drivers driving…

11 months ago

Crackdown continues in Southend city centre as 20 illegal e-scooters and e-bikes seized

Police in Southend have seized another 20 illegal e-scooters and modified e-bikes in the past month as part of an…

11 months ago