ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has made a statement following the tragic shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Hirst said: “Our thoughts are with the families and communities affected by the terrible shooting incident in the Bondi area of Sydney, Australia.  “We…

A TARGETED day of action to stop dangerous driving on our roads resulted in 29 people being arrested for drink or drug driving,13 vehicles being seized and 134 traffic offence reports made. The focused action took place throughout the day on Saturday 13 December. Specially…

SECURITY experts, Land Sheriffs, have reached a major milestone, having made over 500 potentially life-saving interventions across the UK rail network. Land Sheriffs provide manned security at railway stations throughout the South East and beyond. Their officers are frequently called upon to support vulnerable individuals…

BEFORE setting off on a journey, most people don’t give their tyres a second thought. But the correct tyre temperature is crucial for overall vehicle safety, providing grip, handling, and correct performance. A cold tyre can cause understeer (front wheels) or oversteer (rear tyres) while…

ESSEX Police is investigating an incident in Harlow during which a 78-year-old woman was threatened. We were alerted to the incident shortly before 1.45am this morning, Sunday 14 December. A man had entered the woman’s home, in Radburn Close, demanding money and bank cards and…

A HARLOW teenager has been charged with a number of offences in relation to the possession of cocaine. The seventeen-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On December 3rd, 2025 in Harlow, used or had…

ESSEX Police have put in place a dispersal order in response to planned protest activity near to RAF Wethersfield tomorrow morning, Saturday 13 December. The order will be in place from 6am until 10pm and covers Sculpins Lane and adjoining access roads leading to RAF…

A HARLOW man has been jailed following the theft of a bike in Cheshunt. The bike was stolen from outside the Laura Trott Leisure Centre on Friday 5 December. Two people were then arrested in Bishops Stortford after the bike was seen advertised for sale…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for a breath test. Paul Melisi, aged 39, of The Maples, Harlow made the plea at Chelmsford magistrates court. On October 10th, 2025, at Harlow, when suspected of having driven a…

A HARLOW teenager has been charged with a number of offences Shane Hafford, aged 19, of Hollyfield, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On November 24th, 2025 at Harlow dishonestly undertook or assisted in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of…

A HARLOW resident has pleaded guilty to downloading images of child abuse. Kylan Snell, aged 19, of Northbrooks, Harlow pled guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following. On September 18th, 2024, at Harlow, made indecent photographs, namely 56 unique category A images and movies…

Update: Saturday afternoon We’re no longer trying to find Frankie Cheney who had been missing from Harlow and has connections in Colchester. He has been located safely. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal; your efforts really do make a difference. CAN you help the…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Martin Venables, aged 44, of Great Brays, Harlow made the plea to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On April 29th, 2025, on Southern Way, Harlow drove a VW Fox when the…

THE first week of Essex Police’s latest road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving has resulted in a notable number of arrests, demonstrating the force’s commitment to keeping local roads safe. Between 1-7 December, officers from teams across the force have been conducting targeted…