Stifford Clays man wanted over kidnapping claim
ESSEX Police would like to talk to James McAllister, 33, from Stifford Clays, following reports of false imprisonment, threatening behaviour, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour. He is of a...
View ArticleBridge Road in Grays sealed off by police after attack
Further statement by Essex Police “We are appealing for information after two people were assaulted following an argument in New Road, Grays, at around 12.50am today, Saturday, July 14. A man and woman...
View ArticleTwo men arrested in Aveley after police pursuit
ESSEX Police has arrested two men on suspicion of theft of a car, possession of drugs, going equipped to steal and handling stolen goods on Romford Road, Aveley. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “At...
View ArticleSouth Ockendon: Man shot in the head by crossbow bolt
ESSEX Police are investigating following an incident in South Ockendon where a man was struck in the head with a crossbow bolt. It was reported the man, who is in his 60s, had been walking his dog...
View ArticleMan charged after police chase in Aveley
ESSEX Police have charged a man from Basildon with burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped, possession of drugs, driving without a licence and breaching a criminal behaviour order. Callum...
View ArticleDispersal order in place for South Ockendon
A dispersal order is in place for South Ockendon today, Friday, July 20. It has been put in place following information that an anticipated large-scale gathering has been planned for later today. The...
View ArticleCorringham man pleads guilty to cocaine possession
A CORRINGHAM man has pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. Martin West, aged 41, of Crawley Close, Corringham was fined £250 at Basildon magistrates court for the following. On 21/10/2016 at...
View ArticleSouth Ockendon: Moped riders leave behind sawn off shotgun, ammunition and...
ESSEX Police are appealing for information following two incidents in South Ockendon last night, July 20. A police spokesperson said: “Just after 10pm a local resident called us after they were told by...
View ArticleThurrock Council’s Fraud Squad: “Not about making money”
A THURROCK councillor has refuted accusations that it’s fraud squad’s main motivation is about making money. The response comes after the squad was removed from prosecuting a case for a major fraud...
View ArticleChadwell St Mary drug driver banned for three years
A drug driver has been disqualified for three years after he was caught on the A13 in Pitsea. Officers spotted a Ford Fiesta being driven erratically at around 5.05pm on March 7, 2018. They followed...
View ArticleMan found guilty of killing in Corringham
A MAN has been convicted of manslaughter after killing another man in a drugs-related incident. Gilbert Morgan had arranged to meet Bhekisipho Dube – also known as Marcus Harper – on March 21. A drugs...
View ArticleSouth Ockendon man wanted for theft and police assault
ESSEX Police would like to talk to Jay Emery, 22, from South Ockendon, in connection with theft, assaulting a police officer and escaping lawful custody. . A spokesperson said: “We received reports at...
View ArticleMayor sends best wishes to councillor and residents injured in attack
THE MAYOR of Thurrock has sent best wishes to an East Tilbury councillor and his father (a former Ockendon councillor) who were victims of an assault at the weekend. Councillor Barbara Rice sent out...
View ArticleDeath of Thurrock man in police custody highlighted in report
By Local Democracy Reporter By Piers Meyler THE number of people dying during or after dealings with Essex Police has increased by a third in the last year. New data, released by the Independent Office...
View ArticleReports highlights chaos in Chelmsford Prison
By Local Democracy Reporter Piers Meyler CHELMSFORD Prison recorded one of the highest increases in assaults on staff over the past year and also had one of the highest numbers of planned incidents of...
View ArticleMan with links across Thurrock wanted by Essex Police
ESSEX Police are looking for Jason Raven, who they want to speak to in connection with theft. The 43-year-old was last known to be living in Stanford-le-Hope and also has links to Chafford Hundred,...
View ArticleQuad bikers drive off from police in Tilbury
ESSEX Police want to speak to these men after four quadbikes failed to stop for police between Monarch Close and London Road, Tilbury, at about 7.35pm on Monday, July 16. A police spokesperson said:...
View ArticlePolice keen to speak to woman over theft from BP Garage on A13
ESSEX Police want to speak to this woman about the theft of items from the BP garage off the A13 in Orsett on Sunday, July 15. Anyone who recognises her is asked to call PC Jamie Haskoylu in the Grays...
View ArticleGrays driver in court over brawl in Lodge Lane, Grays
TWO men are due in court after being stopped during roads policing operation in Basildon and Grays. A police spokesperson said: “We have charged Maqsood Aziz, 56, of Northolme Close, Grays, with affray...
View ArticleSouth Ockendon man convicted as part of summer drink-driving campaign
NINE more drivers have been convicted following our summer #DriveSafeDriveSober anti-drink and drug driving campaign. A total of 205 people were arrested between June 14 and July 15. The campaign...
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