ESSEX residents are being urged to share their experiences of fraud as new data shows an increase in the last year, despite many people feeling reluctant to report it. The Multi Agency Approach to Fraud (MAAF) has extended the closing date of its survey from…

A HARLOW man has pleaded not guilty a number of public order offences. Stephen Wilmott, aged 54, of Great Brays, Harlow has been charged with the following. On May 30th, 2025 in Harlow with intent to cause another harassment, alarm or distress, used threatening, abusive…

WHITE Ribbon UK has announced the launch of its new Right to Respect campaign throughout June – aimed at creating safer, more respectful and inclusive workplaces.  The campaign has been launched in line with the Worker Protection Act 2023, which came into force in October…

“THE courage, duty and public service shown by our brave armed forces during D-Day are values at the very heart of policing”. That’s from our Chief Constable as colleagues from the armed forces joined him to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day and watch 33…

ESSEX Police want to speak to these people in connection with a theft investigation from a store in the Water Gardens in Harlow. It was reported to have happened at around 3pm on Saturday 17 May. The location is TK Maxx. If you have any…

THIRTY-three new officers are ready to protect and serve our neighbourhoods across Essex after taking their oaths. They passed out at a ceremony at Essex Police Headquarters in front of their friends and family. Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington led the ceremony and was joined by…

A HARLOW resident has appeared in court charged with strangling a woman and a number of other charges. Monir Hussain, aged 33, of The Hides, Harlow faced the following charges at Chelmsford Magistrates Court. Between April 1st and April 15th, 2025, at Harlow, intentionally strangled…

“THIS incident could have had devastating consequences. This man got behind the wheel of a lorry and then drove on the busy motorway, putting lives at risk. “Officers responded quickly, ensuring no-one was hurt and this was thanks to motorists who were aware of the…

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex, BJ Harrington came to Harlow on Tuesday, to launch the new Neighbourhood Policing Teams. The neighbourhood teams in Essex are part of the national rollout of the government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee – delivering on Labour’s manifesto pledge to restore community-focused…

ESSEX Police want to speak to two men in connection with a failure to appear at court. Hayatullah Popolzai, 19, and Erjon Miftaraj, 25, have links to the Basildon and Harlow areas. Popolazai is described as slim and around 5ft 8ins tall while Miftaraj is…

THE Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is recommending improvements to how the rail industry handlesrevenue protection, making it more consistent, fairer and effective after concerns were raised about howrules are enforced. The in-depth review, commissioned by government, reveals the current system needs to work…

A HARLOW man has been disqualified for three years after failing to supply a specimen of blood for a test under road traffic regulations. Jack Hopwood, aged 25, of Felmongers, Harlow pled guilty at Chelmsford Magistrates Court to the following. On August 2nd, 2024, in…

ESSEX Police arrested more than a dozen suspected drink and drug drivers this weekend, as officers cracked down on dangerous driving on our road network. Our Roads Policing Unit were carrying out Op Limit patrols – making sure no one on the road is unfit…

A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over a number of charges in relation to the possession of images of child abuse. Luke Rumble, aged 31, of The Fortunes, Harlow, has been charged with the following. On January 1st, 2024, at Harlow made indecent photographs:…