Tag: police
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Police appeal after burglary attempt in South Woodham Ferrers
A crook tried to force his way into an address in Southern Drive at about 8.10pm on November 8. The man is described as white, between 5ft 10 and 6ft tall, with long hair coming out from underneath a hood. He was wearing a light-coloured jumper, tracksuit trousers, white trainers and dark socks over the top of…
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Essex Police launch appeal after ‘serious’ A120 vehicle collision this evening
Around 6pm this evening, all emergency services arrived on the scene of an incident at the A120 westbound at Great Notley between Braintree and Stansted, after reports of a crash which blocked the road. The police is now issuing an appeal for anyone with more information regarding the incident to come forward as several vehicles have…
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Essex Police vows to crack down on use of nitrous oxide after it becomes Class C drug
From Wednesday, November 8, it is illegal to possess nitrous oxide for the purpose of getting high and is now classified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Under the new legislation, repeat serious users could face up to two years in prison. Meanwhile, those convicted of supplying nitrous oxide…
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Police issue CCTV appeal after robbery and attempted robbery in Chelmsford
At around 4.30pm on Tuesday, October 24, a teenage boy reported he was approached by a man when with his friend in Bellmead Park. The man demanded the boy hand over his coat, it is alleged. It was reported that the man had a knife tucked into his waistband at the time. The boy was…
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Police issue CCTV appeal following Chelmsford assault
It was reported the man in his 20s was assaulted near to the Metro Bank shortly before 2.20am on October 15. He was left with injuries to his head, neck and shoulders. Police have now released CCTV imagery of two people they would like to speak to in connection with their investigation. An Essex Police…
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Essex Police ‘on the front foot of fighting crime’ as almost 150 arrests made in week
A substantial number of warrants and arrests of wanted individuals for high-harm crimes such as sexual offences, drug offences, burglaries, robberies and assaults were executed between October 21 and 29. Among these was a man wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault on a woman in her 60s, who has now been arrested, charged…
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Volunteer police officers complete 100 mile challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK
Special Inspector Samantha Wright and Special Constable Carrie Croud teamed up to tackle Cancer Research UK’s 100 mile challenge. The pair finished a day early, raising £365 for the charity. Special Constable Adam Harbison joined them on the last leg of the challenge. They braved rain and mud while walking along the Benfleet Downs for 13…
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Police confirm man found dead in car in water-filled ditch was from Maldon
On Sunday, October 22, at about 7.30pm, a body was discovered in a silver Ford Focus in Byall Fen Drove, Manea. The emergency services were called to the scene before a man was pronounced dead. Found: Byall Fen Drove in Manea where the man was found (Image: Google) Police officers have named the man as John Hayden, 36,…
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Former Essex cop allegedly had sex in police car while on duty, misconduct panel told
The actions of former Det Insp Paul Dibell were at the centre of an Essex Police misconduct hearing at Chelmsford Civic Centre on Tuesday. A panel heard evidence from a female witness, whose identity is protected by an anonymity order, who claimed to have had sex with Mr Dibell in the back of an unmarked…
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Police confirm woman’s body has been pulled from a river which flows through Essex
The emergency services were called on Saturday afternoon at about 3.30pm to concerns for the safety of a woman in the River Crouch. Essex Police worked with the Coastguard to bring the woman to shore and she was confirmed to be dead at the scene. An investigation is underway and officers have confirmed enquiries are…