crime

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…

7 months 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…

7 months 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…

7 months ago

Police crackdown at Southend car meet sparks debate over arrests and heavy-handed tactics

A heated debate has erupted following a major police operation at a car meet in Southend-on-Sea last weekend. The event,…

7 months ago

Man jailed after threatening to throw faeces and urine over a traffic warden and handling stolen goods

A man who threatened to douse a traffic warden with faeces and urine before being linked to a stolen vehicle…

7 months ago

Police uncover huge cannabis farm in the centre of Southend City, during early morning raid

Police officers acting on reports of suspicious activity have uncovered a substantial cannabis farm during a carefully planned strike in…

7 months ago

“There’s no deterrent”. Fire vehicle stolen & stripped of engine in just four hours

A fire safety vehicle was stolen from a Southend industrial estate and had its engine completely ripped out in a…

7 months ago

Man driving Micra slashes car tyre after parking row in Westcliff

Police are appealing for witnesses after a parking dispute in Southend escalated into an act of criminal damage. Officers are…

7 months ago

Appeal: Police seek to identify man after attack at the Red Door in Rayleigh

Detectives investigating a serious assault at the popular Red Door pub on High Street, Rayleigh, are appealing to the public…

7 months ago

Man charged with attempted GBH after a woman was seriously assaulted

A 52-year-old man has been charged following a violent assault in Southend late on Friday night, 7 March 2025. Nathan…

7 months ago

Cannabis farms worth over half a million pounds shut down across Essex in major police crackdown

Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series…

7 months ago

Two men jailed after police crackdown on drugs in Southend

A major police operation aimed at tackling gang-related crime in Southend has led to two men being sentenced to more…

8 months ago

Warning to Southend residents and visitors: parking scam targets motorists

A warning has been issued to motorists in Southend after a fraudster placed fake QR code stickers on parking signs…

8 months ago

Man fighting for his life after serious assault in Southend: attempted murder investigation launched

Police have cordoned off Stadium Road, near the Greyhound Retail Park in Southend, following a serious assault that has left…

8 months ago

19 charges secured in Shoebury drug line investigation following raid

An extensive investigation into a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Shoebury has led to 19 charges against…

8 months ago