A DISPERSAL order will be put in place tomorrow to ensure our community in Epping is safe says Essex Police. The order, which is in place from 2pm on Thursday 24 July until 8am on Friday 25 July, covers an area including the town centre…

IN the wake of major disruption caused by cable theft on the Eurostar line, smarter security specialists Land Sheriffs are highlighting the need for dedicated security to keep the railways operational and safe. At the end of June, 600 metres of copper cables were stolen…

A TOTAL of five men have now been charged after incidents of violent disorder in Epping. This follows a series of protests relating to The Bell Hotel, which began peacefully but escalated to the point of disorder and criminal damage. There will continue to be…

STATEMENT from the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, on the protests in Epping Forest “The level of violence we are seeing on the streets of Epping is not acceptable. Whilst peaceful protest is a fundamental part of our democracy, and we will…

A HARLOW man who wanted to help the Russian Intelligence Service by leaking private information about the former Secretary of State for Defence has been convicted. Retired insolvency worker Howard Phillips, 65, told undercover agents who he thought were Russian spies that he could provide…

FOLLOWING the arrests of six men in Epping last night, Sunday 20 July, Essex Police has now been authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to charge Dean Smith, 51, of Madells, Epping, with violent disorder.  He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court…

“THE cost of policing criminal incidents in Epping over the last week has reached £100,000 – money which we would much rather spend on continuing to cut crime across Essex and keeping our neighbourhoods safe.” Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow is continuing to lead our response…

CAN you help find Reece Page from Harlow who the police want to speak to in connection with a court offence? The 32-year-old is wanted in connection with failing to appear at Colchester Magistrates’ Court in connection with public order offences. A spokesperson said: “If…

A TOTAL of six people were arrested by Essex Police on Sunday after protest continued outside The Bell Hotel in Epping. Four individuals who arrived at the scene on Sunday evening were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with offences alleged to have…

DETECTIVES, investigating incidents of violence and criminal damage following a protest in Epping last week, have released images of three men we are looking to speak to. An investigation to identify those who caused disorder in the town is continuing at pace. Our officers, supported…

Sunday 20 July, 6.15pm: Following a large number of individuals congregating on Epping High Road, we have taken the decision to temporarily close the road. The road closure will enable us to move traffic on safely from the area and ensure the safety of all…

A MAN has been charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following an incident in Epping on Thursday night. Keith Silk, 33, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, was arrested yesterday morning and questioned by detectives from our serious crime directorate. The Crown Prosecution Service has now…

DETECTIVES investigating incidents of violence and criminal damage which followed peaceful protests in Epping on Thursday (17 July) have made a third arrest. A group of people disrupted a residents’ protest outside The Bell Hotel in the High Road. An investigation to identify those who…

FROM Thursday 17 July through to the end of August, Essex Police is supporting Operation Topaz—a national initiative led by the NPCC aimed at tackling road-related harm and wider criminality through a proactive, intelligence-led approach. Under the banner ‘Safer Streets through Safer Roads’, this summer-long…