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 across Essex and London areas. […]
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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 responding to a call when […]
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 incident happened near to the […]
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 to reports that a man […]
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 were a number of incidents […]
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 around 100 people causing chaos […]
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 and concerned for the safety […]
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 titled ‘The Official Southend Cruise […]
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 also arrested a man on […]
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 incident happened at Bewley Court […]
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 him. When police originally went […]
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 new District Commander would be […]