Crime
A HARLOW resident faces a number of charges involving downloading images of child abuse as well as communicating with a child for the purposes of sex. Dimitrar Dimitrov, aged 78, of Church Leys, Harlow was charged with the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. Between August…
KEEPING people safe on Essex’s roads is not something the police can do alone. Every day, Essex Police work closely with partners, communities and local organisations to tackle dangerous driving, reduce collisions and prevent people from being seriously injured or killed. This collaborative approach is…
OFFICERS investigating a theft from Tesco, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, would like to speak to this man in connection with their investigation. It was reported that several bottles of spirits and goods totalling £150 were taken at around 6.10am on Thursday 12 March. A spokesperson said:…
Update: 0900 hrs Friday: The driver has been released on police bail. =========== POLICE are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in Sawbridgeworth. The incident occurred at around 9.05pm yesterday (Wednesday 25 March) and involved a blue Ford Fiesta.…
A POLICE officer who ignored a nearby emergency call while on duty – as well as turning his radio off while visiting a colleague he was in a relationship with – would have been dismissed had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel has found.…
A MAN who set fire to rooms in two separate hotels where he was staying has been convicted thanks to an investigation by our officers. Working with the fire service, our officers established there were multiple seats of fire in The Phoenix hotel on 28…
ESSEX Police has paused the use of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras after a study found it was statistically more likely to identify black people than other ethnic groups reports the BBC. Essex Police has used the technology since summer 2024, but the study identified…
RESIDENTS are being invited to help shape a new strategy that aims to eliminate road deaths and make Essex a safer place for everyone. In 2025, 60 people lost their lives on the county’s roads. This the highest number since 2016. Almost half of the…
FOLLOWING a detailed investigation into a woman who was found to be taxidermising dead bats, our Rural Engagement Team has seized them and they will be destroyed. Investigating officer PC Terry Verrall said the woman was running a legitimate business but hadn’t realised she needed…
A MAN has been charged with assaulting a woman. Craig Kitts, aged 25, of Beamish Close, North Weald, has been charged with the following. On August 7th, in Epping assaulted a female by beating her. According to court records, a warrant for arrest (with bail)…
A HARLOW man has recieved a £7.00 fine for theft and two counts of criminal damage. Lewis Cooper-Grey, aged 38, of Ladyshot, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On March 18th, 2026 at Harlow, stole variety of items including alcohol, of a…
A HARLOW resident has pleaded guilty to drug-driving. Matthew Hunt, aged 41, of Red Lion Lane, Harlow pled to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On August 30th, 2025 in Colchester, drove a Ford Transit when the proportion of a controlled drug, namely cocaine in…
A HARLOW man has been charged with an attempted sexual assault on a child. John-Anthony Brown, aged 48, of Edmunds Tower, Harlow has been charged with the following. On June 13th, 2025, at Harlow, intentionally attempted to touch a girl aged 15 and that touching…
ESSEX Police has become TyreSafe’s latest road safety partner for 2026, reinforcing our commitment to tackling dangerous and illegal tyres and improving road safety across the county. Essex Police joins more than 250 TyreSafe road safety partners and supporters nationally, to join the growing network…
HARLOW Town Football Clubs woes have continued after they received a fine following racial abuse targeted at a match official in January. The match in question was the first one following the club going into administration. A club spokesperson said: “The club wishes to address…
OVER the past week, from Wednesday 11 March to Wednesday 18 March, Year 6 students from across Harlow took part in Crucial Crew—an annual multi‑agency safety initiative designed to prepare young people for the transition to secondary school. This year’s event brought together several key…
