Crime
A HARLOW-based teenager has pleaded guilty over a serious assault at Harlow Railway Station. The fifteen-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court charged with the following. On February 3rd, 2026 at Harlow railway station, unlawfully and maliciously caused…
“January’s arrests are simply extraordinary, with drug driving now overtaking drink driving as the leading cause of impaired driving,” says Essex Police’s Head of Roads Policing. Last month, officers arrested 402 drivers for offences linked to drug and drink driving. Of these, 228 arrests were…
CHARGES have been dropped against a teenager who was accused of kidnap and the possession of a firearm in Harlow reports the BBC. Essex Police was called to Barn Mead, Harlow at about 4pm on July 31st after reports of a disturbance and the sound…
ESSEX Police are seeing a rise in both petrol and electric motorbikes being ridden in public spaces/parks and cycle tracks — often unregistered and driven dangerously. These bikes are sometimes stored in people’s gardens, sheds, or hidden areas, and they’re a source of alarm for…
ESSEX’S police and crime commissioner has warned that neighbourhood policing could be seriously weakened under Government plans to merge forces into much larger regional units. Roger Hirst, the county’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said proposals – which could see England and Wales’ 43 forces…
A NEW Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, was confirmed at a meeting of the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Panel yesterday. Following a recruitment process, Joel Charles is the Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger…
ESSEX Police are investigating a fatal collision on the M11 and need anyone with information which could assist us to come forward. Officers were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway, between Junction 7 (Harlow) and Junction 6 (M25 Interchange),…
A HARLOW man has been charged with intentionally suffocating a woman. Austin Bullman, aged 87, of Altham Grove, Harlow was charged with the following at Colchester magistrates court. On June 10th 2025, at Harlow, assaulted a woman, thereby occasioning her actual bodily harm. On June…
PLANS to continue driving down crime and strengthening neighbourhood policing across the county were endorsed today following agreement on an increased council tax precept for Essex Police. Expressing gratitude to the county’s taxpayers, Chief Constable Ben‑Julian Harrington pledged that Essex Police would continue to work…
A HARLOW teenager has been charged with a number of offences including assault, drug possession and riding an e-bike through the Harvey Centre. Akonedo Oluwayemi, aged 18, of Lower Meadow, Harlow was charged with the following. On August 31st, 2025 at Harlow, assaulted a male.…
ESSEX Police have confirmed they have concluded their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the Holocaust Memorial Service in Harlow. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “Following reports regarding a matter of concern at a Holocaust Memorial Service in Harlow, Essex Police have now thoroughly reviewed the…
ESSEX County Council has awarded £15,000 to The Liam Taylor Legacy to purchase and install additional bleed prevention kits at key locations across the county. The kits will be installed in fire stations that do not yet have them, as well as other public sites across…
RESIDENTS and businesses are invited to attend Harlow Council’s Community Safety Summit on Thursday 19 February to discuss crime and antisocial behaviour in the town. The summit will bring together residents, partners and local leaders to share experiences, explore challenges and help shape new approaches…
A HARLOW man has been sentenced for being in possession of a number of offensive weapons. Aston Allen, aged 19, of Northbrooks, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court in relation to the following. On June 13th, 2025 possessed in private, namely an address in Northbrooks,…
TWO people have been charged in connection with a disturbance in Harlow last night. Officers were called to The Essex Skipper in The Stow shortly before 11.20pm and were on scene within five minutes. During their attendance two officers reporting being assaulted. Two people were…
QUICK responding officers have recovered a vehicle within 30 minutes of it being stolen this morning (Sunday 1 February). A spokesperson said: “We received a call reporting a white BMW had been taken from an address in Milwards shortly before 6.20am. Our officers were able…
