Crime
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop for police following a pursuit. On Thursday 7 August shortly before 9pm officers required the rider of a motorbike to stop in Third Avenue, Harlow, which he failed to do. A…
“THE officer in my case was absolutely lovely. She was really attentive and supportive the whole way through this process. “Something substantial needs to happen to people like this, sentences need to be tough, to act as a deterrent for anyone else thinking they can…
STATEMENT from Essex Police “We are aware of a planned protest this evening in Epping, and we have a full policing plan in place to ensure the safety of everyone who is attending and to ensure local residents and road users are safe and able…
CRIMESTOPPERS the independent charity dedicated to giving people the power to speak up and stop crime, is today launching a powerful new campaign to draw urgent attention to a distressing trend: increased levels of violence against women and girls during and after major sporting events.…
A WOMAN who used fake identities on dating apps to swindle three men out of more than £11,000 has been sentenced reports the BBC. Kerry Gray, 37, of Harlow, targeted vulnerable men, telling them her parents had just died before she started asking them for…
FRIDAY evening’s protest in Epping has now finished and took place peacefully. A large group of people gathered to protest outside The Bell hotel, facilitated by our officers. The group then moved towards the town centre and officers ensured they could do that safely, They…
ESSEX Police are aware of a planned protest this evening in Epping, and have a full policing plan in place to ensure the safety of everyone who is attending and to ensure local residents and road users are safe and able to go about their…
AT Essex Police, we’re committed to keeping women and girls safe — not just in homes and public spaces, but everywhere and by all available means. A spokesperson said: “That’s why we’re part of Operation Topaz, a national initiative focused on arresting and disrupting people…
SPEED continues to contribute to anti-social behaviour, that’s why Essex Police are continuing their #NeighbourhoodPolicing patrols and enforcement to keep you safe. A spokesperson said: “Speeding on #Essex roads is wrong for several important reasons, especially safety and the negative impact it has on others,…
A HARLOW man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to downloading images of child abuse. Martin Ennifer, aged 65, of Fullers Mead, Harlow was sentenced at Colchester magistrates court. The charges he pled guilty to were: On or before October 27th, 2022 in Harlow made…
THE government has formally told the police and crime commissioners (PCC) for Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex that their posts will be abolished in two years’ time reports the BBC. Local Government Minister Jim McMahon and Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson has told them that new…
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to stealing wine from the same shop on fourteen separate occasions in the space of six weeks. John Horsman, aged 44, of Broadway Avenue, Old Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On July 30th, 2025, at…
THE Probation Service has launched its summer recruitment drive to find diverse candidates ready to train as the next generation of probation officers across the East of England. The Trainee Probation Officer Programme Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) offers a unique opportunity for people to…
A 50-year-old man accused of murder after a fatal crash between a car and a pedestrian has denied the charge reports the BBC. Jeremy Heath, of Ladyshot in Harlow, has been charged with the murder of Arlind Xhokola, 26, who died near a cycle path…
ESSEX Police have facilitated a peaceful protest in Epping on Sunday evening. A spokesperson said: “To ensure those who wanted to protest peacefully and lawfully could do so safely we put in place some specific measures and to ensure the safety of our community. This…
WE asked Essex Police if they had an update on the fire that occurred at the old Paradise Club in the town park. They informed us that: “After a number of investigative actions, this has been filed pending any fresh lines of enquiry becoming available”.…
