ESSEX Police were called to the town centre area of Harlow after reports that a man had been seen with a firearm. The police helicopter and a large number of officers in cars and on foot searched the area. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We…

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…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in Harlow Town Centre. Ben Pope, aged 20, of Dunstalls, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford Magistrates Court. On 09/08/2019 at Harlow Town Centre assaulted a woman by beating her. Contrary to section…

A NUMBER of men were arrested by armed police in Harlow on Tuesday morning. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called with reports that a man had been threatened with a gun in Cawley Hatch (The Pinnacles), Harlow at around 9.40am on Tuesday July…

AN Old Harlow resident has been charged with possession of cocaine. Jake Watson, aged 27, of Guilfords, Old Harlow has been charged as follows. On 03/01/2019 at Harlow had in your possession a quantity of Cocaine, a controlled drug of class A with intent to…

A HARLOW woman has been fined and made subject to a restraining order after pleading guilty to an assault in Waltham Abbey. Tracy Ford, aged 54, of Netteswell Tower, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On 30/03/2020 at Waltham Abbey assaulted…

ESSEX Police have told YH that the investigation into the murder of a man outside a house on the outskirts of Harlow is “progressing”. Robert Powell who was aged 50, was murdered when he was shot multiple times from a car on Water Lane on…

A SECOND man has been arrested in connection with a disturbance in which two men were injured. They were called at 6.55pm on Saturday 20 June with reports of a fight involving a large group of people near Hunters Meet Hotel on Chelmsford Road, Hatfield…

ESSEX Police are investigating following an arson at a mechanics in Roydon. Two workshops were set alight at Spanners Garage in Sedge Green at about 2.30am on Wednesday 1 July. Damage was caused to both buildings and nine vehicles were destroyed. A van was left…

A MAN and a woman have been arrested following a series of assaults at an address in Arkwrights, Harlow. Essex Police responded shortly after 9.15pm last night, Sunday 5 July, following reports that a man had been cut with a knife and two women had…

A BASKETBALL court in Harlow has been seriously damaged despite being “out of bounds” for the past few months. Since March the court in Nicholls Field park has been “closed” as part of Covid-19 restrictions. Harlow Council had placed tape around it and well as…

AN appeal has been made for a stolen car that may be in Harlow. Taylor Heating of Stanstead Abbots had two vehicles stolen recently. One was found in garages at the back of houses in Purford Green. Two youths made off and have yet to…

FOUR people are due in court in connection with a disturbance in North Weald. Jamie Cullen, 32, of Blackhorse Lane, North Weald, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, affray, sending a threatening message and criminal damage and he is due to appear…

EARLIER this week, we reported that Gerry Parnham of Barn Mead had been jailed for possession of tens of thousands of images of child abuse. The full report is below. The police also informed the press that they did not have a picture of Gerry…