Update: Mistakenly-released sex offender Hadush Kebatu has been arrested this morning after a two-day manhunt. Click below for more details. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c17pez0pl57t MET Police continue to carry out extensive enquiries as the manhunt for Hadush Kebatu continues. Officers have now confirmed that he was last seen…

TWO Harlow residents have been charged with running an unlicensed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the town. Antoanaeta Guna and Eugen Guna, of Old Todd Brook, Barn Miles Close, Harlow have been charged with the following. On or about July 16th, 2024, at Harlow…

Update: Saturday: Statement from Essex Police ENQUIRIES are continuing at pace this morning to locate and arrest a man following a prison service releasing error yesterday(Friday 24 October). Officers from Essex Police, the Metropolitan Police and British Transport Police are working together in this fast-moving…

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Epping. Officers were called to Upland Road, close to The Upper Clapton Rugby and Football Club at around 6:25pm on Thursday 23 October following reports of a collision between a van and a pedestrian. The…

HARLOW Council is “continuing its commitment to protecting our communities” through Operation Guardian, a proactive initiative tackling antisocial behaviour (ASB) and serious violence in the town. Since July 2025, the council’s Community Safety team has been working closely with the Office of the Police, Fire…

A MAN has pleaded guilty to stealing bicycles and e-scooters in Harlow town centre after a spate of thefts. Jamie Pollard, 22, of Victoria Road, South Woodford, E18, was caught by officers from Harlow Neighbourhood Policing Team after a foot chase on the evening of…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to breaching his sexual harm prevention order and a number of rod associated offences. Luke Gabriel, aged 27 of Ladyshot, Harlow pled guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. Between August 21st, 2025 and October 2nd, 2025, at…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to using violence in order to gain access into a house in Harlow. Bowen Turner, aged 30, of No Fixed Abode, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford Magistrates court. On October 14th, 2025, without lawful authority, used violence…

A HARLOW woman has been disqualified after driving under the influence of drugs. Lucy Wayman, aged 32, of The Hides, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On May 26th, 2025, at Harlow drove a Ford Ka, on First Avenue, when the proportion…

A SECURITY guard jailed for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby has failed in appealing against his sentence reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb, of Potters Field, Harlow, is serving life with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of…

THE Southend, Essex & Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) has launched a new five-year strategy to help people live free from domestic abuse. The strategy focuses on, making it easier for people to get help when they need it, supporting children and adults to build…

ESSEX Police want to speak to this man in connection with a fraud investigation. It has been reported that a man has convinced a woman to hand over a five-figure sum of cash. It happened in the Thornhills area of North Weald in June this…

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is asking county residents for their views on funding plans for Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service.   To hear those views in maintaining or improving the current strength and ability of both services, all residents, businesses and people who work or travel in…

ESSEX County Council, supported by Essex Police and the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), has set up a temporary 40mph limit to protect crews working on the safety upgrade. The works will result in permanent speed limit changes from Widford roundabout to B181 Tylers Green,…