crime

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…

5 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…

5 months ago

Man arrested after armed robbery in Southend city centre

A man has been arrested following a robbery in Southend that saw armed police dispatched to a property in Maldon…

5 months ago

Police appeal after child hurt by off-lead dog in Southend’s Priory Park

Police are appealing for help to identify a woman that they want to speak to after a child was injured…

5 months ago

Facial recognition tech helps police arrest two suspects in Southend city centre

Two people were arrested in Southend city centre after being identified by live facial recognition cameras used by Essex Police.…

5 months ago

Police search for Southend man who’s wanted in connection with arson investigation

Police are appealing for the public’s help to help find a man they want to speak to in connection with…

5 months ago

Southend cocaine supply line shutdown, handgun seized & arrests made in major police operation

A 'county lines' drug operation responsible for bringing crack cocaine and heroin into Southend has been dismantled, following a major…

6 months ago

Benfleet man prosecuted after neighbours suffer months of loud ‘distasteful’ music

A Benfleet man has been successfully prosecuted after repeatedly disturbing his neighbours with loud, late-night music, despite being officially ordered…

6 months ago

Man attacked by five men in Southchurch Park in late night assault: Police appeal for witnesses

Police Detectives from Southend CID are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was assaulted by a group of…

6 months ago

Pro-Palestine march in Southend: Police make arrests and investigate offences after counter-protests

Essex Police have launched an investigation after tensions flared in Southend during a pro-Palestine march that took place on Saturday,…

6 months ago

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Shoebury flat blaze & Westcliff car fire are linked

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two fires, that are believed to be linked, broke…

6 months 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…

6 months 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…

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…

6 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…

6 months ago