essex police

Police deal with major disorder in Southend

Essex Police dealt with a day of major disorder in Southend City Centre and seafront on Tuesday 1 August. At…

2 years ago

Car theft ‘chop shops’ uncovered in Essex

Essex Police have uncovered a significant car theft syndicate in Southend, responsible for stealing Ford Fiestas and other cars from…

2 years ago

Police car and bicycle in collision opposite Southend Hospital

Police are investigating after a police car was in a collision with a bicycle today outside Southend Hospital. Officers were…

2 years ago

Two people stabbed near nightclub in Southend City centre

A crime scene cordon is in place outside a nightclub in Southend city centre, following an stabbing last night. The…

2 years ago

Murder investigation launched after man attacked in Westcliff pub

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Westcliff. Police were called…

3 years ago

Anti-social Halloween behaviour forces police to introduce dispersal order

A dispersal order was put place around Southend city centre following anti-social behaviour by groups of people on Halloween. There…

3 years ago

Police respond to mass disturbance in Southchurch Road as businesses forced to close

A large-scale disturbance in Southchurch Road prompted a significant police response yesterday evening, as reports emerged of a group of…

3 years ago

Police swarm Southend city centre after attack leaves pavement blood-stained

Multiple police units and paramedics rushed to Southend city centre this morning following a violent incident that left eyewitnesses shocked…

4 years ago

Major car cruise planned for Southend seafront

Police are preparing to patrol a car enthusiasts cruise event being held on Southend seafront on Saturday night. The event…

4 years ago

Southend police seize 10,000 laughing gas canisters in crackdown

Southend Police seized more than 10,000 nitrous oxide canisters over the weekend, with an estimated street value exceeding £4,000. Officers…

6 years ago

Southend block of flats on police lockdown

A tower block of flats in Southend was put on police “lockdown”, with armed police seen at the scene. The…

7 years ago

Rooftop standoff between police and wanted man

A wanted man caused a rooftop standoff with police today after he ran from officers who were attempting to arrest…

11 years ago

First week of duty for Southend’s new Police District Commander

After 9 months as the District Commander for Southend, Chief Insp Matt Bennet announced he was stepping down and a…

11 years ago