Leigh-on-Sea man jailed for 13 years after kidnapping 11-year-old girl
A Leigh-on-Sea man has been jailed for 13 years and six months after kidnapping an 11-year-old girl, forcing her into an alleyway and assaulting her in Woodleigh Avenue.
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Driver caught with more than 50 suspected drug deal bags during Southend police crackdown
A driver was arrested after police found more than 50 suspected drug deal bags during a Southend road safety operation that uncovered 95 traffic offences.
Police officer injured after being attacked from behind in Shoeburyness park
Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was attacked from behind while on foot patrol in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness.
Dangerous driver jailed after repeatedly ramming police car during Southend pursuit
A dangerous driver who repeatedly rammed a police vehicle and drove directly at officers during a high-speed pursuit through Southend has been jailed. Ryan Bowden, […]
Chihuahua put to sleep after devastating dog attack in Southend as police appeal for witnesses
A Chihuahua has had to be put to sleep after suffering devastating injuries in a dog attack in Southend, with Essex Police now appealing for […]
Man sitting in car stabbed by masked gang in Westcliff
A man was left with serious injuries after he was stabbed by a group of masked men while sitting in his car in Westcliff. Essex […]
False plates & vehicle switch: two men from Birmingham charged after Southend jeweller smash & grab
Two men have been charged and are now due in court following what police have described as a “swift and coordinated response” to an attempted […]
Masked gang smash into Southend jewellery shop with sledgehammers and pickaxes
Three masked men smashed their way into a jewellery shop in Southend city centre on Monday morning, causing “substantial damage” with tools including a sledgehammer. […]
Prolific shoplifter banned from M&S & BP across the country after Westcliff theft
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from major retailers across England and Wales after stealing a bag packed full of meat from an M&S store […]
Man charged with 21 offences, with officer assaulted during Southend arrest
A man has been charged with 21 offences after an off-duty officer arrested him in London Road, Southend, earlier this week. Carl Weighman, 42, of […]
XL bully dog, stolen bikes, e-scooters and weapons seized from drug den in Westcliff
A police raid on a property in Westcliff led to the arrest of a woman and the discovery of suspected Class A drugs, weapons and […]
Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury
Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident happened on Monday 17 November, […]
11-year-old pushed to ground and robbed on way to school – man wanted by police
An 11-year-old boy was shoved to the ground and robbed of his scooter whilst on his way to school on Friday morning, prompting a police […]
Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested
Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a victim with serious injuries last […]
Man left seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times near Westcliff station
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly in Westcliff on Saturday evening. The victim is believed to have been attacked […]