essex police

Crowbar-wielding burglars tackled by off duty Southend police officers

Two off-duty police officers from Southend have been formally commended after bravely confronting two armed burglars in Rochford while heading…

7 months ago

Violent crime crackdown in Southend intensifies after new disturbances

A major police crackdown on violent crime in Southend is being stepped up, following a fresh incident in Warrior Square…

7 months ago

Southend city centre fight: Bottle used as weapon in violent Warrior Square clash

A violent fight in Southend city centre left two people seriously injured and sparked an emergency response, with one woman…

7 months ago

Drink-driving arrest after car overturns near Southend city centre

A 37-year-old man was arrested and taken to hospital after a dramatic crash in Southend last night that saw a…

8 months ago

Boy, 16, suffers broken teeth in attack by two men in Great Wakering

A teenage boy was attacked and left needing surgery after a violent assault in Great Wakering. The 16-year-old was set…

8 months ago

Man charged after woman in her 30s dies in Shoeburyness crash, with woman named

A woman has sadly died following a single-vehicle crash in Shoeburyness – and a man has now been charged with…

8 months ago

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…

8 months ago

Motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash near Chalkwell Park

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car near Chalkwell Park, prompting a strong warning from…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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…

8 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.…

8 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…

8 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…

9 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…

9 months ago