A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Antonio Martena, aged 69, of Canons Brook, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On April 16th, 2025 at Harlow, being a relevant offender within the terms of…

A HARLOW man has pled guilty to being under the influence of three separate drugs after being stopped by the police on Southern Way in Harlow. Scott Thompson, aged 38, of Carters Mead, Harlow appeared at Colchester magistrates court in relation to the following. On…

CHARITY football tournament Essex Community Goals is back this summer and there is still time for teams to sign up. The 7-a-side competition gives 12 and 13-year-olds from a wide range of backgrounds and footballing abilities the opportunity to get active and interact with the…

A HARLOW man has been charged with sexual assault. Barry Free, aged 45 ,of Great Brays, Harlow, appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On October 30th 2022 at Harlow sexually assaulted a female, when she did not consent and you did…

A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to drink-driving. David Wheelan, aged 36, of The Gardeners, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On Friday April 3rd, 2026 on Potter Street, you did drive a Ford Focus, after consuming so much alcohol…

A MAN has pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment in Harlow. Danny Mapp aged 35, of No Fixed Abode, appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. Between April 13th, 2026 and May 2nd, 2026 at Harlow pursued a course of conduct, namely…

“THIS is not a victimless crime. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to make indecent images of children is abhorrent and increasing the risk of harm to children in both the digital and real worlds. “It is right that offenders who target children are brought before the…

OFFICERS investigating a series of fires in Harlow have arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of arson. The fires affected property including sheds, a garage and a parked vehicle. The man, from Harlow, was arrested on Thursday 21 May, questioned and released on…

A MAN has been charged with exposing his genitals and a number of public order offences. Jeffrey Bothwell, aged 62, of Seaford Road, London appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On November 1st, 2025 at Stansted, with intent to cause unknown harassment,…

ESSEX Police have a team of specially trained contact handlers ready to help the public this summer, with officers urging people to pick the right channels for the help they need. A spokesperson said: “Our Live Chat, available 24/7 on our website, connects the public…

A MAN who was jailed after his partner murdered her 11-week-old baby has had his prison sentence reduced by the Court of Appeal reports the BBC. Malik Goncalves was found dead with multiple injuries at his mother’s flat in Joyners Field, Harlow, in August 2020.…

OFFICERS are investigating a series of fires reported in Harlow this month. Each of the incidents took place on abandoned or unoccupied land off Third Avenue. Throughout May, police have been called to several fires affecting derelict sheds, a garage and a parked vehicle. Enquiries…

ZOMBIE knives, machetes and antique daggers were among hundreds of knives placed in an amnesty bin in Harlow. The bin was placed outside Harlow Police Station in November. It was opened up on Tuesday morning as Essex Police is due to clear all 15 of…

A QUAD bike has been seized after officers chased a man they spotted acting suspiciously in the Potter Street and Carters Mead area of Harlow. The suspect managed to escape on foot, but the illegally-ridden quad was recovered. The officers were on proactive patrols in…