HAVE you seen missing James Selby from Harpenden in Hertfordshire.

The 35 year old was last seen yesterday (15/06) in the Tilbury Dock area of Essex.

He has links to Cheshunt and Ware and drives a silver Smart car.

If you have seen James call 101. If you are with him now call 999.

He is described as being of medium build, with short dark blond hair, a beard and blue eyes.

If you have seen James since he was reported missing, or have information about where he has been, call Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101.

If you believe you are with James now or have seen him in the last few moments, please call 999.

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Update:

Both children have been found.

ESSEX Police are appealing for help to find siblings, Kieran and Maddison Harris, who are missing from their home in Grays.

Kieran, 12, and Maddison, nine, were last seen at around 12.30pm today, Tuesday 16 June, and their parents and our officers are concerned for their welfare.

They have been searching the local area, including parks and woodland without success.

Kieran may be cycling a red BMX with the words ‘X-Cool 360’ written along the side and he is wearing a full black tracksuit, a zip-up hoody and blue football boots.

Maddison is wearing the top pictured.

It’s pink and has stitched on pink flowers.

This picture was taken yesterday and they are hoping their appeal can help locate them.

Anyone with information is asked to call Grays police station on 101.

Please call 999 in an emergency.

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A WOMAN has been summonsed to court after a man was struck by a car.

The 31-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury following the collision in London Road, Grays, on Boxing Day 2018.

Following an investigation by detectives, Michelle Monk, 29, of Hilltop Road, Grays, has been summonsed to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August.

She will face charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, and two counts of criminal damage.

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A MAN has appeared at Southend Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Wednesday 17 June, having been charged with dangerous driving and escaping from lawful custody following an incident in Grays on Saturday 13 June.

Officers stopped the driver of a black Landrover Freelander on Bradleigh Avenue, after becoming suspicious of the vehicle.

The driver refused to get out of the car and provide a breath test sample.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of failing to cooperate with a preliminary test and attempts were made by officers to get the man out of the vehicle.

The man resisted arrest and then drove off colliding with two police cars, considerably risking the safety of the police officers in attendance.

Terrance Purkiss, 33 of Bradleigh Avenue is next due to appear at Basildon Court on Wednesday 15 July, charged with dangerous driving, criminal damage, escape from lawful custody, assault with intent to resist arrest and failing to cooperate with a preliminary test.

A 30-year-old woman from Grays has also been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on bail.

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ESSEX Police are urging residents of Tilbury to show compassion after a man suffered a mental health crisis in Civic Square on Tuesday 16 June.

District Commander for Thurrock, Chief Inspector Richard Melton, said: “We are aware that there have been rumours circulating, and a lot of concern in the local community over this incident, so I want to clear the air.

“We were called at around 12.45pm on Tuesday 16 June, with reports that a man had spat at people and damaged a war memorial in Civic Square. He was unwell and suffering a mental health crisis.

“Our Community Policing Team officers attended the scene, located the man and arrested him on suspicion of criminal damage. No permanent damage was caused to the memorial.

“As part of our enquiries, unarmed officers went into a local businesses on Calcutta Road.

“The man was then taken into our custody, where he was assessed by mental health professionals and sectioned for his own safety.

“Last night, Wednesday 17 June, we received reports that staff had been threatened in the man’s place of work. Let me be clear: we will not tolerate anyone acting as a vigilante. We will find you, and we will arrest you.

“I know the people of Tilbury have good hearts, and the majority of the town will be able to show sympathy to this situation, where a man was very clearly in trouble. I am glad he is now getting the help he needs.”

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ESSEX Police is now in a position to name a man who died following a shooting in Roydon last weekend.

Robert Powell who was aged 50, was murdered when he was shot multiple times from a car on Water Lane on Saturday 13 June.

He was taken to hospital, but sadly, died from his injuries the following day, Sunday 14 June.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings, who is leading on the murder investigation said: “First and foremost, our thoughts go to Robert’s family and friends.

“This is undoubtedly a very difficult time and I would like to reassure them that we are doing everything we can to find those responsible.

“We have made good progress in this investigation and now believe this was a targeted attack.”

“We still need anyone with information about what happened to Robert to come forward” added Detective Chief Inspector Jennings.

“If you saw or heard anyone in the area in the moments before or after the incident, or have any CCTV or dash cam footage, please get in contact with the team.

“It doesn’t matter how small or insignificant you think it is, it could be vital to our investigation.”

Anyone with information about the incident are asked to go our UK Police Major Incident Public Reporting site;

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020120P42-PO1.
Alternatively please call 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously.

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TWO men have been arrested after a man was threatened with a hammer.

Police were called shortly after 8.10am today, Saturday 20 June, after the victim was threatened as he rode his bike in Churchill Road, Grays.

Fortunately he was unhurt.

Officers carried out a search and quickly found and arrested two men on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

The pair, aged 28 and 29 and from Tilbury, remain in custody for questioning.

Witnesses are asked to contact Grays local policing team on 101 quoting incident 289 of today’s date.

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THE Pride flag flew from Essex Police headquarters this weekend to celebrate the county’s annual Pride festival.

Our officers, volunteers and members of our LGBT+ Network attend the event, which is usually held in Central Park in Chelmsford, every summer.

This year, Essex Pride has moved online to ensure that the important celebration can continue during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chair of Essex Police’s LGBT+ Network, Sergeant Rebecca Shoebridge-Cave, helped to raise the flag at headquarters yesterday, Friday 19 June, alongside Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington.

Speaking of the changes to Pride, Sergeant Shoebridge-Cave said: “Pride certainly looks a bit different this year, but it’s all for the better. I know how important it is to the members of our Network to take some time and celebrate Pride alongside the rest of the LGBTQ+ community, so we’re really glad that it can still go ahead in a different format.”

Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington added: “I hope that everyone has an enjoyable digital Pride this year. I went along to Central Park last year, and had a lot of important conversations with people from our local LGBTQ+ communities.

“We know that crime from the LGBTQ+ community is still underreported, especially when it comes to hate crime or domestic violence. If you’re a victim of crime, we hope you can report it to us and be confident that we will treat your incident with the respect and gravity it deserves.

“We know that we’re not always your first port of call if you’re in trouble, and that’s okay. If you do want to contact us, you can report crime to us through our website or call 101. Please always call 999 in an emergency, and don’t forget you can use the silent 55 on a mobile if it’s not safe for you to speak.

“If we’re not your first port of call, you can go to Crimestoppers to report crime anonymously or speak to Victim Support. There are a lot of great charities available for support as well, who we work closely with, from Stop Hate UK to Outhouse East or Transpire.

“Finally, a huge thank you to my LGBTQ+ officers, staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Essex. Happy Pride.”

Essex Police’s Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Vernal Scott, said: “Pride is a great chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community – whether it’s our staff and volunteers, your family and friends, or even just admiring the strength of love between people you don’t necessarily know.

“The more visible the representation, the more we can inspire people to be themselves, knowing that we’ll be there to welcome them and treat them without judgement, whether we’re meeting you in your Essex Police uniform or under the circumstances where you’re a victim of crime.

“Love is love, gender identity is yours to define, and I’m so proud that we celebrate it all, every day of the year, at Essex Police.”

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A MAN extradited from Ireland in connection with our investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals will appear at Southend Magistrates on Wednesday 24 June.

Ronan Hughes, 40 of Tyholland in County Monaghan, has been charged with 39 counts of manslaughter and one count of facilitating the illegal entry of people into the UK.

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Officers carried out a warrant in Orsett on Tuesday 23 June.

ESSEX Police attended a site on Brentwood Road following intelligence that the site may be being used for criminal activity, including immigration crime.

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police officer in the course of their duty.

He was further arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicles and handling stolen goods after an estimated £600,000 worth of vehicles and parts were recovered from inside several shipping containers.

They were joined by partner agencies, including Environmental Enforcement Officers from Thurrock Council, and officers remain on site as we continue to search more than 80 shipping containers.

Chief Inspector Richard Melton, District Commander for Thurrock, said: “We work very closely with our partners to build an informed picture of what’s believed to be going on in our local area.

“That’s why warrants like today are important – without reports from members of the public, our officers may not be able to act. Thank you for trusting us.”

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A MAN has been arrested following an incident in Chadwell St Mary today Friday 26 June.

We had been called to an address in Sleeper Farm Road at around 8.45am following concerns for welfare for a man.

Officers attended and at 2.20pm he was safely detained without injury.

He remains in custody.

If anyone have any information or CCTV please call us on 101 quoting incident 262 of 26 June, you can also report it online,

https://www.essex.police.uk/do-it-online/report-a-crime

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ESSEX Police have charged a man following reports of a disturbance in South Ockendon over the weekend.

John Morgan, 30, of no fixed address, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and causing actual bodily harm and he is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 29 June.

They were called with reports of an altercation inside a building in Darenth Lane at around 4am on Saturday 27 June.

A woman reported she had suffered swelling to the face and a man was taken to hospital with a serious head injury.

He remains in hospital in a stable condition.

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A MAN has appeared at the Old Bailey via video link in connection with our investigation into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals.

Alexandru Hanga, 28, of Hobart Road, Tilbury, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration under section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.

He due to appear at court at a later date for sentencing.

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By Local Democracy Reporter
Steve Shaw

THE number of people arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse in Essex increased by 20 per cent in the first full month of lockdown compared to last year.

Essex Police arrested 504 people on suspicion of domestic abuse in April 2019 and 605 in April 2020.

The number of people charged also increased from 204 in April 2019 to 217 in April 2020.

There has been increased concern over how domestic violence victims may be at more risk due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The threat from perpetrators is being regarded as particularly acute during lockdown, when victims have limited freedom to escape any coercive and controlling behaviour at home.

Essex Police have underlined the number of domestic violence orders that have been issued since the beginning of the year.

Since the start of 2020, they have successfully applied for 150 orders through the courts and have prosecuted 23 people for breaching them – where they were either fined or sent to prison.

Among the most recent efforts against domestic abuse was the arrest of a 27-year-old man on suspicion of breaching an order after a woman reported that he turned up at her address in Basildon on Tuesday, June 23.

The hard work of the teams in securing these orders has not gone unnoticed with Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, MP Jess Phillips, praising Essex Police in Parliament for proactively seeking these powers.

Chief Superintendent Andrew Mariner said: “This has been a team effort including the trainers, the officers detaining and dealing with the perpetrators, the legal team preparing everything for court and the courts themselves.

“Our work is helping to keep vulnerable people safe and is enabling them to go about in their communities knowing that those posing a risk to them have orders and restrictions placed on them.

“The kind comments made in Parliament this month is testament to our teams and our criminal justice partners and I hope this will give people confidence that we are safeguarding and helping victims and we are dealing with abusers looking to cause them harm – be it physical, emotional or both.”

Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) can be issued to people if there has been insufficient evidence to charge suspects but police have concerns about the safety of the victims.

The notices can order the suspects to leave the premises where the incidents occurred, prevent them from entering the homes of the victims and stop them from making any further contact with them, as well as further provisions.

Between 19 May and 17 June, Essex Police secured 25 DVPOs against individuals, with the youngest being a 19-year-old from Basildon and the oldest being a 52-year-old man in South Ockendon.

Over that period they secured five orders in Basildon and Chelmsford, three orders in Clacton, two in Billericay and Harwich and orders in Great Leighs, South Ockendon, Tilbury, Harlow, Southend, Rayleigh, West Mersea and Stanford-le-Hope.

Essex Police remind people that dialling 55 after dialling 999 alerts police operators that you are in need of assistance but cannot talk.

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THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in South Ockendon.

Police were called during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 1 July, with report that three men had approached a man on Arisdale Close and seriously assaulted him with what was described as a large knife.

Officers and paramedics responded and found a man aged in his 20s with life-threatening injuries.

He was taken to hospital and remains in a stable, but critical condition, but his injuries are no longer considered life-threatening.

A 22-year-old man from Dagenham, a 23-year-old man from South Ockendon and a 20-year-old man from Upminster have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.

Detectives would like to speak to for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam, doorbell or CCTV footage of what happened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Grays CID through our website https://www.essex.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ referencing incident 40 of 1 July.

Alternatively call 101 or contact independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously.

“What happened this morning, will understandably cause the community concerns” said Chief Inspector Natalia Ross.

“Our officers remain at the scene as the investigation progresses and we will have additional officers on patrols in the area.

“We urge anyone who has concerns or information about the incident to speak to our officers.

“We’re here to listen and are working hard to bring those responsible to justice.”

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THREE men have been charged with the attempted murder of a man in South Ockendon.

Officers responded to reports that a man had been seriously injured after three man had attacked him with what was described as a large knife on Arisdale Close, during the early hours of Wednesday 1 July.

The man, aged in 20s, was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, with his injuries now considered to be life-changing.

Bradley Duliue, 22 of Heathway, Dagenham, has been charged with attempted murder, handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, and driving without insurance.

Jay Hursham, 23 of Anton Road, South Ockendon has been charged with attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of class B drugs.

Talliq Mwalim, 20 of Rosebury Gardens, Upminster has been charged with attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of Class B drugs.

They are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrate’s Court on Friday 3 July.

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A MAN has sadly died following a collision in Langdon Hills today, Saturday 4 July.

We were called to reports that a motorbike had left the road at the junction of High Road and Staneway just before 8.40am.

The rider, a man in his 30s from Grays, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

Roads in the area, including the two roads above and Dry Street, remain closed for the time being. Drivers are asked to plan their journeys accordingly so that they can avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries is asked to speak to the Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

You can submit a report online through our website or call 101. Please quote the incident number 289 of 4 July.

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ESSEX Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy exposed himself in Thurrock.

The incident, where he exposed himself to a man in Kennington Park in Aveley, took place at around 3.25pm on Tuesday 30 June.

The boy has been described as being white, around 17 years old, and was of slim build. He had short black hair and was riding a blue scooter with grey and silver parts on it.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to get in touch with Grays Local Policing Team.

Please submit a report through our website or call 101. The reference number to quote is 42/96251/20.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A WOMAN has been arrested in connection with the murder of Robert Powell.

Robert, who was aged 50, died when he was shot multiple times from a car on Water Lane in Roydon on Saturday 13 June.

He was taken to hospital, but sadly, died from his injuries the following day, Sunday 14 June.

A 33-year-old woman from London was arrested earlier today, Wednesday 8 July, on suspicion of assisting an offender.

She remains in police custody.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector, Stephen Jennings, who is leading the investigation said: “I’d like to thank all those who have made contact with us so far.

“We’re still keen to hear from anyone who has information about what happened to Robert and urge you to come forward.

“Your information could help us catch the person or people responsible for his death.”

Please go to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020120P42-PO1 or alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Do you recognise this man?

ESSEX Police want to speak to him in connection with an investigation into the theft of tools.

They were stolen from a vehicle parked outside the Aveley Youth and Community Centre in High Street at 1pm on Thursday 11 June.

The suspects were driving a vehicle similar to a Ford Transit van.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Resolution Centre on 101 quoting refence 42/83841/20.

You can also report online at https://www.essex.police.uk

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