knife crime

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

Police have charged a man after multiple alarmed people reported seeing someone walking through Shoeburyness holding a sword. The incident…

3 days ago

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

Detectives have secured a charge of attempted murder against a man, after a violent stabbing in Westcliff that left a…

7 days ago

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

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly in Westcliff on Saturday evening. The victim is…

2 weeks ago

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

Ten teenagers have been sentenced to more than 34 years in custody following a violent summer clash involving machetes and…

4 months ago

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

A 51-year-old woman and a teenager have both been charged following a violent incident in Hawkwell that left a young…

5 months ago

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

Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested after a violent assault on a group of teenagers in Hawkwell, near Rochford, which…

5 months ago

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

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a serious assault in Southend that left two…

9 months ago

Southend police crackdown on gang activity with dawn raids

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

1 year ago

Teenager held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness

A teenage boy was reportedly held at knifepoint in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, by a group who demanded he hand over…

1 year ago

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

A large police cordon was put in place at The Garrison in Shoebury this morning, after a serious incident overnight.…

2 years ago