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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

Serious RTC in Thorpe Bay leads to road closure & air ambulance response

Thorpe Hall Avenue is closed after a serious road traffic collision involving a car that collided with a tree. Police…

7 years ago

Sutton road closed following two-vehicle collision

This afternoon, Sutton Road—a key route connecting Southend and Rochford—was closed by police following a collision involving two vehicles. All…

8 years ago

Police crack down on anti-social drinking and begging in Southend High Street

Southend Police have been targeting anti-social drinking and begging in the High Street this week, moving on offenders and clearing…

8 years ago

Southend Hospital evacuated after bomb scare

Part of Southend Hospital was evacuated this afternoon following the discovery of an item that looked like a hand grenade.…

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…

12 years ago

Police raid Southend nightclub for drugs

Essex Police raided a nightclub in Southend in a show of force to crack down on drugs. Around 100 police…

13 years ago