THE results of a national operation that targets fraudsters who scam elderly people into handing over thousands of pounds has shown they are the third best in the country. The City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) confirmed Operation Radium, which was launched…

A MAN WAS arrested after a rooftop incident in The Stow. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon. YH understands that a male had made off from the police after allegedly failing to stop and driving dangerously. The male was pursued to The Stow where he…

A HEARTBROKEN family have offered a reward for information in relation to the fatal shooting of a beloved pet cat. Churchfield resident Gemma Whitehouse said: “My poor baby Chewit was shot on Sunday night, before 9.00pm, in Churchfield, Harlow. He managed to drag himself home…

ESSEX Police and Harlow Council say they are still working with travellers who have unlawfully encamped on grass near Second Avenue in Harlow. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called around 6.45pm, yesterday evening, Sunday 13 September, with reports of an unauthorised traveller encampment…

EIGHT recommendations have been made to help tackle the effect of county lines on the life chances of young people – including seeking to minimise school exclusions. Essex County Council (ECC) figures suggest a dramatic increase in violent and disruptive behaviour, leading to a subsequent…

A NUMBER of police officers descended upon the Wedhey area of Harlow after reports of a disturbance. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called at around 9.20am today, Monday 14 September, to a disturbance in Wedhey, Harlow. “A man and woman both in their…

THE HARLOW councillor in charge of public health has issued a statement regarding alleged breaches of Covid-19 guidance at The Chequers public house in Old Harlow. Cllr Danny Purton said: “Harlow Council is extremely concerned at the activities taking place at The Chequers public house…

A HARLOW MAN who led a high speed police pursuit whilst under the influence of drugs before crashing into a garden has been jailed for ten months. He also pleaded guilty to stealing fifteen mobile phones from a shop in Harlow. Taylor Knox, aged 27,…

PFCC urges the people of Essex to have their say on roads policingPEOPLE who live, work and travel in Essex are being urged to have their say on the future of roads policing. If you have concerns about speeding or are worried about road safety…

ESSEX Police is investigating a complaint of malicious communication. A complaint was made by the editor of YourHarlow after a post was made on Facebook alleging that their office/house was the subject of a raid by Essex Police. It also alleged that the editor was…

PFCC WELCOMES POLICE COVENANT TO PROTECT OFFICERS AND STAFF ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “I am extremely proud of the work Essex Police do and regularly see outstanding examples of the bravery and courage by Essex Police officers, staff and…

A MAN has been jailed for six months after breaching an order not to be in Harlow Town Centre’s Market Square. Jack Knight, aged 22, of Greenway House, near Elizabeth Way, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following. On 10/08/2020 at Harlow in the county of…

UNCONVICTED defendants awaiting trial in prison face longer stints behind bars, as ministers plan to increase custody time limits to ease the pressure of a rising backlog of court cases, the Guardian understands. The coronavirus lockdown temporarily halted jury trials in March and despite the…

TWO people have been charged with drugs offences following warrants at a number of locations in Harlow. Warrants were carried out at addresses in The Hides, Fullers Mead, Edmunds Tower and Momples Road. Two people were arrested in the Wedhey area. Lloyd Harper, 31, of…