essex police

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

Man remanded to prison after repeatedly harassing vulnerable people including children, young women & the disabled

An man who reportedly persistently harassed and verbally abused vulnerable members of the public has been remanded to prison awaiting…

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

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

Police step in to delay Gaza protest through Southend’s Jewish neighbourhood

A Palestine solidarity march planned for Saturday 19 April in Southend-on-Sea has had its start time pushed back by Essex…

6 months ago

Essex vehicle theft gang busted after police raids in Southend, Leigh & Basildon

Five men have been arrested following a series of early morning police raids targeting a suspected organised crime group behind…

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

Smoke seen pouring from Southend care home as fire crews respond

Emergency services rushed to Catherine Lodge on Baxter Avenue, Southend, after a fire broke out in one of the flats.…

6 months ago

Car overturns in Westcliff, following a number of vehicle rollovers in Southend in recent weeks

A car overturned on Westborough Road in Westcliff on Tuesday afternoon, becoming at least the third such incident in Southend…

6 months ago