Update: A man remains on bail until September 15th while enquiries continue. A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a gun was reportedly fired in Harlow at the weekend. It was reported the firearm was discharged in The Stow Playing Field between 3.45pm and 4pm…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Aaron Tomlin, 34, as part of an investigation into thefts from vehicles. The investigation relates to 18 offences in the Colchester and Harlow areas. A spokesperson said: “We need anyone with any information about where he is to get…

A ROYDON man was given a one-year jail sentence in a New York court after he was involved in a road traffic crash, where children were injured. Thomas Robb, aged 23, from Sedge Green, Roydon, subsequently fled the country, using his twin’s passport before being…

A NEW fund has been announced by Harlow Council to support a range of new targeted measures to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and crime. On Thursday (12 June) Cabinet approved a report to allocate £80,000 to the Safer Harlow Partnership (SHP). Several local partner organisations,…

OFFICERS investigating a serious collision on the M11 yesterday afternoon (Monday 16 June) are now in a position to confirm that a man has sadly died. Police were called at just after 2.30pm to reports of a collision involving an HGV and two vehicles between…

HARLOW’S new District Commander, Chief Inspector Jenna Mirrington-French, has said continuing to reduce violence and drug-driven crime are two of her top priorities. According to Essex Police, crime in Harlow has fallen by 11% in the past 12 months with 1,250 fewer offences reported, and…

ESSEX Police are asking for anyone with video or CCTV of a firearm reportedly shot in Harlow yesterday to send us their footage. A spokesperson said: “We launched an investigation into the firearm discharge in the area of The Stow on Saturday 14 June, between…

Update: Statement from Essex Police We have suspended our search for 32-year-old William Lonsdale, following the discovery of a body.  Our officers are supporting William’s family at this difficult time.  We would like to thank everyone who supported our officers and shared our appeal.  We…

ESSEX Police are investigating reports of a firearm being discharged in the area of The Stow in Harlow this afternoon, Saturday 14 June. Officers and police dogs are currently searching the surrounding area. A spokesperson said: ‘We are also being supported by the National Police…

A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of drug and weapons offences in Harlow. Officers executed a warrant in Northbrooks in the town on Friday 13 June, locating suspected Class A and Class B drugs inside as well as offensive weapons. Search dog…

HAVERING Police travelled to Harlow in order to arrest a male believed to be involved in theft of motor vehicles in Havering. Officers recovered a stolen van nearby. A 25-year-old man has been arrested, charged and remanded with multiple vehicle thefts. Sergeant Tanner from HJTF…

A PROLIFIC shoplifter from Bishops Stortford has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering supermarkets across the town. Rory Brytz, aged 33, was made subject of the order during a hearing at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court last month, thanks to joint…

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has commented on the Comprehensive Spending Review announced today by the Government. Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “Today’s Comprehensive Spending Review has proved disappointing. “Working these figures through for Essex Police…

RESPONDING to today’s Government Spending Review, Nahar Choudhury, chief executive of Solace, said: “For too long, domestic abuse services have struggled to provide survivors with suitable accommodation, safe from harm, due to the ongoing housing crisis. “With two-thirds of the survivors we support presenting with…