DURING the school holidays, the fire service in Essex often see a rise in deliberate fires started by children and young people. A spokesperson said: ‘Parents and carers, we need your help to reduce these preventable fires. If you have any concerns your child might…

OFFICERS investigating large-scale theft of clothes donated to charity, have arrested three people. As part of an investigation into a large-scale theft of clothes donated to charity in January, officers from Harlow Local Policing Team (LPT) have arrested three people. The arrests were the direct…

MORE than fifty County Lines have been smashed and 180 deadly weapons seized, as BTP’s specialist Taskforce continues to wage war on criminal gangs who profit from the sale of illegal drugs.From April 1 2024 to March 31 this year, a total of 630 people…

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire in a derelict building in Park Court. Harlow at 4pm on Friday afternoon. On arrival, crews reported a derelict building was on fire. Crews used an Aerial Ladder Platform to extinguish the fire from above while firefighters worked…

Update: Tuesday: Both girls have been found/ STATEMENT from Essex Police: “We’re working to find 15-year-olds Lily Gray and Maggie May Timon, who are missing from Harlow.  We’re concerned for their welfare, and we want to make sure they are both OK. Maggie May Lily…

STATEMENT from Essex Police: “We’re on the scene of a serious collision in Epping Road, North Weald. The incident was reported to us shortly before 10.30pm tonight, Friday 11 April, and involves a silver Mercedes car. Four people have been taken to hospital for treatment.…

A MAN has been arrested following reports of an assault in Harlow. It was reported a man was left with injuries following an assault in East Gate at about 6.10pm. Within an hour of the reports, a 42-year-old man from Harlow was arrested on suspicion…

AHEAD of the weekend, police want to remind drivers of the need to stay safe by driving responsibly on every journey.  A police spokesperson said: “Whether you’re planning a drive-out in your car or meeting up with others at a car meet, it’s important that…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Dominic Reilly, 19, from Harlow in connection with a bail breach. A police4 spokesperson said: “If you have any information about where he is then please get in contact with us. You can let us know by submitting a…

THE Southend, Essex, and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) is collaborating with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to support National Stalking Awareness Week, taking place from April 22 to 25. This campaign is aimed at raising awareness about stalking and its effects on victims, their families,…

OFFICERS recovered more than £20,000 of suspected stolen goods and arrested three people as part of an ongoing operation to target theft at Stansted Airport. Officers in the airport’s Neighbourhood Policing team had received reports of thefts of perfume and tobacco in March this year.…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Terry Jordan, 34, from Enfield, in connection with an investigation into thefts in Harlow. A spokesperson said: “If you have any information about where he is then please get in contact with us. You can let us know by…

ESSEX Police want to speak to Sarah Patterson, 44, in connection with an investigation into thefts in Harlow. A spokesperson said:L “If you have any information about where she is then please get in contact with us. You can let us know by submitting a…

THE FUTURE of the front desk at Harlow Police Station remains uncertain. In February, we reported that Harlow MP Chris Vince had written to the Essex Police Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst, regarding the future of the first desk (see below). As the MP had a…