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 Road. Essex Police were called […]
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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 in an incident involving a […]
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 sentencing, following a Criminal Behaviour […]
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. The arrests happened on Saturday […]
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 an ongoing arson investigation in […]
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 police operation involving teams across […]
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 five in Southchurch Park late […]
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, 19 April – a date […]
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 out within half an hour […]
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 Police, over concerns for public […]
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 a spate of vehicle thefts […]
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 youths in Queens Road. The […]
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 Street on Friday night. Police […]
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. Thick smoke was seen billowing […]
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 in just a matter of […]