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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.

Police to crack down on illegal e-scooter and e-bike use in Southend

Sunday, 2 February, 2025 News Editor 0

Essex Police has announced a major crackdown on the dangerous and illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes in Southend, warning that offenders will have their […]

Police cordon in place on Southchurch Road following early morning assault

Sunday, 2 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A major police presence was in place on Southchurch Road in Southend city centre this morning following a serious assault in the early hours. Officers […]

Man charged with multiple burglary offences in Rayleigh

Monday, 27 January, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary and two attempted burglaries in Rayleigh, following an extensive police investigation. Officers launched enquiries after […]

Southend heroin dealer jailed for seven years, after previously avoiding prison

Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 News Editor 0

A county lines drug dealer who controlled the ‘Ace’ and ‘Max’ drug networks between London and Southend has been sentenced to more than seven years […]

Police investigate after squirrels killed with catapults in Belfairs Wood

Sunday, 12 January, 2025 News Editor 0

Squirrels are reportedly being killed by a group of men with catapults in Belfairs Woods, Leigh-on-Sea. Multiple reports have been made about a group who […]

Tributes flood in after pedestrian killed in Hamlet Court Road collision

Friday, 13 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Flowers and written tributes have been left at the scene of a collision in Westcliff, after a 52-year-old mum and 23-year-old daughter were both hit […]

Four injured people taken to hospital after police chase ends in crash in South Essex

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Police were first alerted that offensive weapons had been seen at an address in Althorne at around 1:10pm on Tuesday 10 December. It had been […]

QR code parking scam targets drivers in Southend and across the UK

Thursday, 14 November, 2024 News Editor 0

Motorists in Southend and other areas across the UK are being warned about QR code scams that are tricking drivers into paying fraudsters instead of […]

Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids

Monday, 4 November, 2024 News Editor 0

Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading to the arrest of two […]

Man jailed for brutal knife attack on elderly victim in Westcliff robbery

Thursday, 24 October, 2024 News Editor 0

A violent drug addict who carried out a savage attack on an elderly man during a robbery has been jailed following a relentless police investigation. […]

Three arrested after police stop car packed with stolen goods on the A12

Tuesday, 22 October, 2024 News Editor 0

Police have arrested three people after stopping a car packed to the brim with stolen products, highlighting the growing problem of organised shoplifting in Essex. […]

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

Saturday, 12 October, 2024 News Editor 0

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over his iPhone. The shocking incident […]

Travellers pitch up unauthorised camp in public park and dump rubbish

Friday, 13 September, 2024 News Editor 0

Travellers have been ordered to leave a public park, after “breaking through” a locked gate and pitching up several caravans. Police were called to Oakwood […]

Decomposing dog found in fly-tipped rubbish near Great Wakering, Essex

Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 News Editor 0

A dead Bully-type dog was sadly discovered dumped in a “horrendous” pile of fly-tipped rubbish at the weekend in Great Wakering. Local residents were very […]

Essex Police introduce Live Facial Recognition cameras in Southend

Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 News Editor 0

Essex Police has acquired these live facial recognition vans and is now deploying them around the county. Two of the new facial recognition police vans […]

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