LORD Alan Sugar has thanked Essex Police following an impressive investigation by the Economic Crime Unit, after the daughters of a serial burglar have been ordered to pay back almost £100,000. A money laundering investigation into Tailah Morris-Buisson, 30 and Bella Morris-Buisson, 26 was launched…

JURORS in the trial of a man accused of plotting to abduct, rape and murder Holly Willoughby have retired to consider their verdicts reports the BBC. Gavin Plumb, 37, is alleged to have masterminded his “ultimate fantasy” by assembling tools to help him attack the…

TWENTY-nine people have been charged with a total of 79 counts of shoplifting in Essex during the past fortnight. Two were also charged with assaulting retail workers. A total of 53 people were arrested for shop theft in Essex between 17 & 30 June 2024:…

A SECURITY guard accused of a plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV personality Holly Willoughby went to “great lengths to suggest to other people it was not a fantasy”, a trial heard reports the BBC. Alison Morgan KC said in her prosecution closing speech…

PEOPLE who cover their faces with ski masks and balaclavas in a town centre could be given an instant fine if a council votes to extend a protection order reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Residents have raised concerns over being intimidated by young people who…

ESSEX Police are aware that in the summer months there is an increase in reports of motorbikes – both petrol and electric – being used in public spaces. These bikes are often unregistered and can be driven in an antisocial manner which causes people alarm…

A MAN has been charged as part of an investigation into an incident in Church Langley playing fields on Saturday, 29 June.  Officers received multiple reports shortly before 7pm of a man threatening members of the public including children with a knife. Officers, including armed…

ESSEX Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a two car collision, following which, the occupants fled. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Morningtons in Harlow shortly before 10pm on Saturday, 29 June following reports of a collision involving two cars. “The drivers of…

OFFICERS including firearms officers were deployed to Church Langley playing fields in Harlow following reports of a man carrying a knife. They received multiple reports shortly before 7pm on Saturday, 29 June of a man threatening members of the public, including children at the playing…

THREE men will appear in court following vehicle crime warrants conducted on Thursday 27 June. As a result of a coordinated strike to tackle organised vehicle crime in Essex which was led by Essex and Kent’s Serious Crime Directorate (SCD), three men have been remanded…

A JURY has been shown footage of the arrest of the security guard accused of plotting to abduct, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb, 37, is alleged to have masterminded a plot that involved taking Ms Willoughby, best known for presenting ITV’s…

A NUMBER of readers contacted us when they saw that the underpass under Tripton Road was sealed off by the police. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We received a call with concerns about a suspicious package at Netteswell Pond, Harlow shortly after 4pm on Wednesday…

A METROPOLITAN police officer, who lives in Harlow, has been charged with misconduct after allegedly stealing money from the body of a man who had died reports The Guardian. PC Craig Carter, 51, is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on Friday after being…

ACROSS Essex, almost every investigation begins life as a 999 call and in the last year, we’ve responded to almost 80,000 emergencies claim Essex Police A spokesperson said: “In that time, our response officers have made more than 17,000 arrests. The fantastic work that response officers…