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Man charged after armed police called to ‘knife fight’ in Southend city centre

Tuesday, 7 April, 2026 News Editor 0

A man has been charged following a violent incident involving a knife and a vehicle in Southend city centre in the early hours of Sunday […]

Armed police rush to Southend city centre after man hit by car and stabbed

Sunday, 5 April, 2026 News Editor 0

Armed police were deployed to Southend city centre in the early hours of this morning after a violent incident left a man with “potentially life-changing” […]

Man named and charged after reports of someone carrying sword in Shoebury

Wednesday, 19 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident happened on Monday 17 November, […]

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Westcliff, with 16-year-old girl also arrested

Saturday, 15 November, 2025 News Editor 0

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a victim with serious injuries last […]

Man left seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times near Westcliff station

Monday, 10 November, 2025 News Editor 0

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly in Westcliff on Saturday evening. The victim is believed to have been attacked […]

Ten teenagers sentenced after shocking machete & firearm violence on Southend seafront

Wednesday, 16 July, 2025 News Editor 0

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and a firearm on Southend seafront. […]

UPDATE: Woman arrested and teens bailed after violent incident in Rochford

Sunday, 15 June, 2025 News Editor 0

A 51-year-old woman and a teenager have both been charged following a violent incident in Hawkwell that left a young person seriously injured – while […]

Teenagers arrested after violent attack in Hawkwell, Rochford – with police hunting for third suspect

Saturday, 14 June, 2025 News Editor 0

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a violent assault on a group of teenagers in Hawkwell, near Rochford, which left one young person injured […]

Man charged with 2x attempted murder following serious assault in Southend

Monday, 17 February, 2025 News Editor 0

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two people injured. The incident unfolded […]

Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids

Monday, 4 November, 2024 News Editor 0

Police in Southend have ramped up their fight against gang-related crime with a series of dramatic raids this morning, leading to the arrest of two […]

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

Saturday, 12 October, 2024 News Editor 0

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over his iPhone. The shocking incident […]

Serious police incident at The Garrison in Shoebury, after knife attack

Monday, 20 May, 2024 News Editor 0

A large police cordon was put in place at The Garrison in Shoebury this morning, after a serious incident overnight. Multiple police officers were standing […]

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