Essex Police2 days agoIs summer trouble turning the tide on Southend's appeal?Police action in the resort highlights tensions between tourism and concerns over crime.2 days ago5 days agoMan found 'cowering in swamp' after police pursuitHe tried to escape on foot after driving at high speed on the wrong side of an A-road, police say.5 days ago7 days agoTwo more men charged in sex offences inquiryEssex Police say the men are accused of multiple offences, including rape and sexual assault.7 days ago7 days agoVan driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friendA police officer tells a court the horn had not been sounded to warn other road users of danger.7 days ago19 May 2026Zombie knives and machetes left in police binEssex Police is emptying all 15 of its knife bins and promises to destroy each and every blade.19 May 202619 May 2026New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigationIt follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.19 May 202619 May 2026Police told to crack down on high street crimeForces in Essex and Kent are being given a share of £20m to tackle organised crime groups.19 May 202618 May 2026Drug dealer who tried to crash police car jailedA man being transported by police is jailed after forcing a car to a halt on a dual carriageway.18 May 202616 May 2026Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursersMatthew Register has called the police 198 times since July to report criminals on his land.16 May 2026...
