Crime News & Incident Updates

Essex vehicle theft gang busted after police raids in Southend, Leigh & Basildon

Five men have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids targeting a suspected organised crime group behind…

1 year ago

Violence erupts in Southend city centre: Bladed weapon seized

Police enacted a dispersal order covering much of Southend city centre yesterday evening, following a fight involving a group of…

1 year ago

Police cordon off area of Southend High Street after man found with head injury

A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury, after an incident in Southend High…

1 year ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago