TWO men and a teenage boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Corringham.

Police were contacted by the ambulance service shortly before 7.40pm on Wednesday, March 21, with reports a man had been found injured in Queen Elizabeth Drive.

The 28-year-old victim, from the Corringham area, had suffered stab wounds to the leg and chest.

Sadly he died at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics.

A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, both from Stanford-le-Hope, were arrested at an address on Nursery Road, around 11pm last night.

A 24-year-old man from Basildon has also been arrested on suspicion of murder, dangerous driving and failing to stop at a road traffic accident.

All three people remain in police custody for questioning.

We are now appealing for information about a black BMW 318, which had damage to its front offside bumper and wing, registration SM07 XJA. We believe the car was in the areas of Corringham and Basildon between 6.30pm and 9.00pm on the day of the incident.

We would also like to hear from anyone who was in Queen Elizabeth Drive, Corringham between 7.00pm and 8.00pm on March 21 and has CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage, along with anyone who has any footage or information relating to the BMW . Footage can be sent to the West Major Crime Team at https://mipp.police.uk.

Alternatively, information can be passed to the Crimestoppers charity anonymously 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.

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ESSEX Police is appealing for information following an incident in Tilbury where a man was shot in the leg by someone in a car.

It happened in St Chads Road at around 10.30pm on Saturday, March 24.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Detective Inspector Phil Moulsher said: “I appreciate this will be a concerning incident for people living in the area but we believe this was a targeted and isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider public.

“We also do not believe it is linked to any other incidents that have taken place within the Thurrock district over the last few weeks.

“If you witnessed the incident, were driving in the area at the time and have dash cam footage, or have any other information I need you to come forward.”

If you have any information please call us on 101 quoting the crime reference number 42/40387/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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TWO men have been sentenced to a total five years for an attempted robbery in Stanford-le-Hope.

Darryl McAllister and Ricky Logan went into the Post Office in Corringham Road at around 3.20pm on February 14, 2018, one of them armed with a hammer.

They demanded money but made off empty handed when a member of staff press a store alarm.

The vehicle they left in, a blue Ford van, was tracked to the Festival Leisure Park in Basildon where the pair were arrested.

They were charged the following day.

At Basildon Crown Court on Friday, March 23 McAllister, 29, of Ottawa Road, Tilbury and Logan, 28, of Thackery Avenue, Tilbury both pleaded guilty to attempted robbery.

McAllister also admitted driving without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

They were jailed to two and-a-half years each serving half in prison and the other half on licence.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Edward Gosling, from Grays CID, said: “This was a brazen attempt at robbing the Post Office and one that failed due to the courage and quick thinking of the member of staff.

“Due to the evidence against them McAllister and Logan had little option than to admit their crime.

“I hope they now use their time in prison to reflect on their actions.”

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ORSETT: Man summonsed following collision; A128; 03/11/2017

A MAN has been summonsed to appear at court for careless driving following a serious road traffic collision in Orsett.

Godfrey Agyei-Boateng, 56, of Talbot Road, Notting Hill, is due appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on April 24.

We received reports that two vehicles were in collision with a lorry and a van on the A128 at around 1pm on Friday, November 3 last year.

A 26-year-old man from Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. He received care and has since been discharged from hospital.

A 56-year-old man was arrested at the scene and brought to custody for questioning before being released under investigation.

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A serving Essex Police Crime Scene Investigator is due to appear in court tomorrow (Thursday, March 29) to be charged with two counts of sexual assault.

Kevin Dowley, 61, of Stanford-le-Hope was arrested on September 21, 2016.

He has received a summons to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court where he will be charged with two counts sexual assault.

The charges relate to allegations about conduct while undertaking his work as a crime scene investigator in July and August 2016.

Mr Dowley has worked as a CSI for us since 2013 and previously worked as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police.

He was suspended from his role with us following his arrest.

Essex Police treat all allegations of sexual assault very seriously and if you any information or concerns please call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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A WOMAN has been summonsed to appear at court in connection with an incident in Tilbury.

Police received reports a firearm was seen and shots fired in Albany Road on November 24, 2017.

Abbie Woodham, 26, of Lime Close, South Ockendon, has been summonsed to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on April 5 to face charges of possessing a loaded shotgun in a public place and assisting an offender.

Lord Curtis Lodge, 29, of Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, has been charged with possession of a firearm in a public place, attempted arson and possession of a firearm when prohibited for life.

He denies the charges and is due to stand trial at Basildon Crown Court on May 21.

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A FORMER police officer, found with nearly 100 indecent images of children being abused, has been made the subject of a five year sexual harm prevention order.

Stephen Taylor, 37, formerly of Daiglen Drive, South Ockenden, pleaded guilty to six charges of making indecent images of children and three counts of possessing extreme pornography when he appeared at Basildon Crown Court.

The court heard how officers, acting on intelligence, executed a warrant at his then home address in South Ockenden on October 15 last year.

They searched the property and seized various equipment including laptops, hard drives, cameras and mobile phones. Forensic analysis of the equipment found them to contain:

21 Category A films and moving images (Category A is the most serious category of abuse imagery)
10 Category B films and moving images
62 Category C films and moving images
16 Extreme films and moving images

Taylor was charged, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Friday March 23 at Basildon Crown Court.

He was sentenced to a three-year community order and ordered to complete the Horizons rehabilitation programme.

Following the sentencing Det Insp Ashley Howard said: “Nothing is more important that protecting our children.

“The making, viewing and distribution of indecent images of children is a heinous crime. Each time those images are viewed or shared, those children featured in them are exploited time and again.

“We will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of those individuals involved in any form of abuse against children and if you are committing these types of offense you can expect to be hearing from us very soon.”

Investigating officer PC Clair Ward added: “Taylor was found in possession of nearly 100 indecent images, each featuring a child that has been sexually abused.

“We will continue to robustly target offenders like him who think it’s acceptable to commit these types of offences.”

Taylor is one of more than 58 offenders arrested during a crackdown aimed at targeting offenders downloading, making and distributing indecent images of children online.

Over the year, using an intelligence-led approach, a dedicated team of specialist officers have targeted those carrying out this type of offence.

The team have worked alongside and in support of Essex Police’s existing specialist Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) and Child Abuse Investigation Teams (CAIT).

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is the only UK-wide child protection charity focused solely on preventing child sexual abuse. The charity runs Stop it Now! – a child sexual abuse prevention campaign and helpline

For more information on how Stop it Now! helps people address their online behaviour, please visit the website www.stopitnow.org.uk or call the confidential Stop it Now! Helpline on 0808 1000 900.

Taylor was sentenced on March 23rd.

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Details of Taylor’s Disciplinary Hearing at Metroplitan Police

Notice of outcome of Special Case Hearing, held in public on 26th of February 2018 at 13:00hrs.

Police Constable Stephen Taylor 239283 currently based at Wandsworth OCU.

On Sunday 15th October 2017 he was arrested by officers from Essex Police for making, uploading and distributing indecent images of children.

On 12th November 2017 he provided a written prepared statement accepting full responsibility for the images found on computers seized from his address.

On 22nd December 2017 he was charged with:
6 counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of children (contrary to sections 1(1)(a) and 6 of the Protection of Children Act 1978)
3 counts of possessing extreme images portraying an act of intercourse/oral sex with a live/dead animal (contrary to sections 63(1), (7)(d) and 67(3) of the Criminal justice and Immigration Act 2008)

It is alleged that these circumstances amount to gross misconduct.

In all respects the appropriate authority therefore considers his actions breach the following Standards of Professional Behaviour:
Discreditable Conduct in respect of the above, which is likely to bring discredit on the police service as a whole because public confidence depends on police officers demonstrating the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour. This type of offending undermines public confidence in the police service.

PC Taylor admitted his actions amounted to Gross Misconduct in relation to Discreditable Conduct.

After hearing all the evidence, the Chair, Assistant Commissioner Helen Ball dismissed PC Taylor without notice.

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ESSEX Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward, after four people tried to steal an ATM from a shop in Lampits Hill, Corringham.

They were called at 1am this morning, Sunday, April 1, with reports of activity at Lampits Hill Food & Wine.

Witnesses heard banging and it is believed the men entered the store by smashing the glass in the front door using a long handle axe.

The ATM was damaged and was partially detached from the wall.

Nothing was stolen.

It is believed all four people left in what is believed to have been a white Audi.

They drove away in the direction of Gifford Cross on Manor Way.

Detectives would particularly like to speak to anyone using the ATM between midnight and 1am this morning, as well as anyone who drove past the location at the time of the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Please contact the police on 101 if you have information which could help the detectives running the investigation. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died in Corringham.

Bhekisipho Mudise Dube, who was known locally as Marcus Harper, was found with stab wounds in Queen Elizabeth Drive on Wednesday, March 21. He sadly died at the scene.

His family said: “We as a family are heartbroken at the unexpected death of Bhekisipho.

“He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, who lifted everyone’s spirits.

“He was very polite, respectful, kind, loving and softly spoken and his smile lit up a room.

“Bhekisipho will forever be in our hearts and he will be sadly missed.

“We would like to thank all the officers, paramedics and everyone who helped Bhekisipho for all their hard work, attention and care shown to him and to us, and for working around the clock.

“We would also like to thank the community for their support and for assisting the police and the investigation team with information.

“We ask that we are given privacy to come to terms with this tragic news as we come to terms with our loss.”

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ESSEX Police are releasing CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a rape in Tilbury.

The victim was approached by a man in an alleyway adjacent to Tilbury Taxis at around 11pm on Saturday, September 9.

The man forced her to a green area near to Church Road where he attacked her.

They do not believe the victim knows her attacker.

They are now issuing CCTV images take from Tilbury Food and Wine in Dock Road on the same night.

Detective Sergeant Rebecca Martin said: “This was a horrible attack in what is a busy part of Tilbury.

“It’s really important we identify and speak to the man pictured and find out what he knows.
“Someone WILL recognise him, someone WILL have spoken to him, and someone WILL have seen him.

“If that person is you, I need to you contact us.

“We have made extensive enquiries into this attack and followed a number of lines of enquiry to identify this man.

“We have exhausted those lines of enquiry which is why we’re now asking the public their help.

“I want to reassure the public that these types of attacks are very rare and we do not believe there is a risk to the wider public.”

The victim has been safeguarded and specialist officers are continuing to support her.

If you recognise the man or have any other information about the incident please contact the Adult Sexual Assault Investigation Team at Grays police station on 101.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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ESSEX Police would like to speak anyone who may have information about an attempted burglary in Grays.

The victim returned from holiday to find that their property, in Dell Road, had sustained damage after an attempt to enter the residence.

Anyone with any information of this incident, which took place between Saturday, March 3, and Thursday, March 8, is asked to call 101 and ask for Grays CID.

The reference number for this is 42/32845/18.

Alternatively, you can contact the Crimestoppers charity 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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A MAN will appear in court today, Friday, April 6, charged with raping a woman in September of last year.

Marian Neagu, 31, of Castle Road, Grays, will appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court.

The charge has been brought in connection with an alleged incident near to Church Road, Tilbury on Saturday September 9.

A 30-year-old man who was also arrested in connection with the same incident, will face no further action.

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A MAN has been charged in connection with a burglary in Palmerston Road, Grays on March 1.

Dean Crooks, 31, of no fixed abode, has been charged with burglary, obstructing or resisting a constable in execution of their duty, and assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty.

He is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, April 9.

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ESSEX Police have charged a man in connection with a stabbing in Aveley last month.

A man was left with a number of stab wounds, broken jaw, nose, and eye sockets following an incident in Shannon Way near Belhous Park on March 3.

Lewis Dodd, 25, of West Street London E11, has been charged with wounding with intent and robbery.

He was due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, April 6 and is next due to appear in court on May 4.

Another man, Michael Thompson, 2, of Mill Lane Grays had already been charged with wounding with intent and robbery.

He is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on April 27.

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FADIMANA Altinsoy of Basildon Essex was successfully prosecuted by Epping Forest District Council in March 2018 of three offences under the Fraud act 2006 and Money Laundering under the Proceeds of Crime act 2002.

Change of plea

Initially pleading not guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates Court in February 2017, the Magistrates declined jurisdiction and transferred the matter to Chelmsford Crown Court.

Ms Altinsoy maintained her not guilty pleas at a number of hearings in that court but on the first day of a trial listed for six days in January 2018 she changed her pleas to guilty.

Fraudulent applications

The basis of the prosecution was when applying for Council housing in 2003 Fadimana Altinsoy had failed to declare her ownership of two properties jointly owned by herself and other relatives in Forest Gate London E7 and Grays in Essex RM17.

She was granted tenancy of a property in Copperfield Chigwell 22 January 2007, the following day she completed a further Housing Application form seeking a move from a flat to a house and again failed to state that she jointly owned the properties.

Had the Council been aware of her ownerships, she would not have been given the tenancy of the property at Copperfield Chigwell.

Home ownership grant

June 2010 Ms Altinsoy applied for a home ownership grant to assist her in purchasing a private property and again failed to reveal that she had an interest in two other properties.

Epping Forest District Council awarded Ms Altinsoy one of six available grants of £28,000 which she used to purchase a property in Basildon, SS13 in June 2011.

However having not been entitled to the tenancy of the property in Chigwell, she was therefore not entitled to have received the home ownership grant.

Over £40,000 worth of fines

After the hearing in January Ms Altinsoy agreed to pay the sum of home ownership grant £28,000back to the Council together with the prosecution costs of £12,500 before 5 March 2018 and a sentence hearing was fixed for 9th March 2018.

On that date she was given a 2 year suspended sentence, together with 200 hours unpaidwork with a probation supervision order for 12 months.

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A ROGUE trader has been handed a two year suspended sentence and ordered to pay costs of more than £4,700 five years after he was first caught by Thurrock’s Trading Standards team.

John Kenny, aged 51, of Allen Way, Chelmsford, who traded as a car mechanic under the name Grease Monkey’s or Gas Monkey’s, pleaded guilty to fraud at Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday 10 April. He had ripped off customers taking money for parts and repairs to their vehicles which were not supplied.

He was first tracked down by Thurrock Council Trading Standards Team in 2013 but told the courts that he had dementia. At today’s hearing the judge said she was “cynical” of his medical evidence and Kenny’s defence no longer advanced that he suffers the condition in court.

Kenny was convicted of giving customers false information, misleading information and omitting information to deceive and obtaining money with a promise to supply goods or services but failing to do so.

Sentencing him to six months imprisonment suspended for two years Judge Leigh said this was the oldest case on the court’s books and predated her time on the bench. Handing Kenny his sentence she said: “You are a rogue trader who is cruel and cynical and exploited people.”

Kenny was also ordered to pay £1,757 compensation and £3,000 costs.

A spokesperson for Thurrock Council said: “This rogue trader has attempted to evade justice for many years but thanks to the dedicated work of our Trading Standards officers he has finally been brought to justice.

“We work hard to protect residents from rogue traders and will always prosecute to the full extent of the law.”

Residents who want to report a rogue trader should call Citizens Advice Consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.

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A CHADWELL ST Mary man is set to stand trial over an allegation that he threatened a police officer with a knife on Grays High Street.

Michael Adeniji, aged 26 of Ingleby Road, Chadwell St Mary has been charged with the following.

On 28/11/2017 at High Street, Grays, had with you an article, namely knife, to which section 139AA of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applied in a public place, namely George Street Grays, and unlawfully and intentionally threatened another person, a police officer, with that article in such a way that there was an immediate risk of serious physical harm to that person.

On 28/11/2017 at George Street, Grays used or threatened unlawful violence towards other persons and your conduct was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety.

Adenji’s next appearance will be on April 26th at Basildon Crown Court.

He is on unconditional bail.

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A MAN who rode an off-road quad bike in Aveley without having insurance has been sentenced.

Sonny Waites, 19, of Upminster Road North, Rainham, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, April 7, where he pleaded guilty and was fined £290, given six points on his driving licence and was ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge.

On the morning of Tuesday, February 27, officers spotted Waites riding a Yamaha Raptor 700R quad bike along Purfleet Road.

He stopped for police and was reported at the roadside for the offence.

Pc Rowan Perrior, of Thurrock Community Policing Team, said: “Off-road quad bikes can’t be insured to drive on our roads, so when we spotted Waites we instantly ordered him to stop.

“From experience we have found that these vehicles are often driven recklessly and anti-socially on our roads.

“In this instance, Waites was co-operative but he was not wearing a helmet and was uninsured, presenting a danger to him and to other road users.

“This case demonstrates that if we see vehicles on our roads that pose a danger to other road users or pedestrians, we will stop and bring offenders to justice.”

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THREE suspects have been arrested after an aggravated burglary in Grays early this morning in which a noxious substance was used.

Essex Police officers attended the scene in Crammavil Street at around 2.10am and arrested three people who were taken to hospital on suspicion of cannabis cultivation.

A 22-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman, and a 41-year-old woman were transported to hospital and arrested.

The 22-year-old man and 22-year-old woman have now been discharged from hospital and transferred to police custody, however, the 41-year-old woman remains in hospital.

Two police officers were also affected by the unknown substance and treated by paramedics at the scene.

Essex Police said: “It was reported a number of men forced their way into the property and sprayed an unknown substance in the faces of three people inside.

“Investigations are ongoing to identify and locate the men who broke into the property.”

Anybody with any information relating to the incident has been encouraged to call 101 quoting the incident number 80 of 12/04, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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ESSEX Police has charged a third man in connection with an aggravated burglary in Tilbury.

Emmanuel Ijelu 26, of Lindisfarne Way, Homerton, has been charged with aggravated burglary, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin and possession cannabis.

He is due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Saturday, April 14, following his arrest at around 1.10pm yesterday.

The charge follows an aggravated burglary in Portsea Road, Tilbury, at around 11.30pm on Monday, September 18. During the incident a man, aged in his 80s, suffered a cut to his check.

We previously reported Ayomide Ijelu, 23, of Lindisfarne Way, Homerton, and Salih Bulbuller, 22, of Homerton Road, Homerton, with aggravated burglary and they are due to appear at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday, April 26.

All three men have been remanded in custody.

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