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 […]
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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 […]
“It was a huge bang”: Drink driver arrested after car crashes into Church in Southend
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after ploughing into the side of All Saints’ Church on Sutton Road in Southend late […]
Southend child abuser jailed as police uncover vast collection of indecent images
A Southend man who sexually abused a child and amassed more than 125,000 indecent images of children has been jailed following a major investigation by […]
Firefighters cut woman free after car and bus crash in Southend
A woman was freed from her car by firefighters after her car was in a collision with a bus on Victoria Avenue in Southend on […]
Three people arrested after A130 crash that injured five emergency workers
Three people have been arrested following a serious early morning collision on the A130 that left five emergency services workers injured. The road was closed […]
Man restrained by public after alleged drink driving crash in Leigh-on-Sea, leaving victim with fractured foot
Members of the public stepped in to restrain a man who was allegedly drink driving, after a serious collision in Leigh-on-Sea that left another driver […]
Sutton Road closed after “horrific” serious collision near Southend city centre
Part of Sutton Road in Southend city centre has been closed this afternoon after a serious collision involving a van and a pedestrian near All […]
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 […]
Tenant evicted & closure order issued for Southend flat after repeated anti-social behaviour
A closure order has been granted for a flat in central Southend after months of anti-social behaviour, including reports of drug use, drunkenness and frequent […]
Man jailed after police uncover huge cannabis farm in Shoebury industrial unit: See inside
A man has been jailed after police discovered a large cannabis farm hidden inside an industrial unit in Shoeburyness, where more than 700 plants were […]
Teen punched in the face by masked men stealing her dad’s car in Shoebury
A 19-year-old girl was punched in the face by masked men as they stole her dad’s car in Shoeburyness on Tuesday 7 October. The shocking […]