Essex Police3 hrs agoPolice treat attack on woman as attempted murderA man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Chelmsford.3 hrs ago1 day agoEuroMillions winner dies in suspected hit-and-runAnthony Canty was knocked off his bicycle and an 18-year-old has since been arrested, police say.1 day ago7 days agoThe Australian helping to return stolen English church artefactsItems found for sale online had originally been stolen from a Hertfordshire and a Norfolk church.7 days ago28 May 2026Is summer trouble turning the tide on Southend's appeal?Police action in the resort highlights tensions between tourism and concerns over crime.28 May 202625 May 2026Man found 'cowering in swamp' after police pursuitHe tried to escape on foot after driving at high speed on the wrong side of an A-road, police say.25 May 202623 May 2026Two more men charged in sex offences inquiryEssex Police say the men are accused of multiple offences, including rape and sexual assault.23 May 202623 May 2026Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friendA police officer tells a court the horn had not been sounded to warn other road users of danger.23 May 202619 May 2026Zombie knives and machetes left in police binEssex Police is emptying all 15 of its knife bins and promises to destroy each and every blade.19 May 202619 May 2026New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigationIt follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.19 May 2026...