Distraction thieves have tried to swipe large sums of cash from people in Essex, claiming there was “something on their jacket”. Essex Police have released an image of three men they want to speak to in connection to two distraction thefts in Southend on Friday (December 20). During both incidents, …
Read More »Wickford Royal Mail Delivery Office in Essex broken into just two weeks before Christmas
The Royal Mail delivery office in Wickford was broken into last night, less than two weeks before Christmas. The postal service was targeted, in the early hours of the morning, with the suspect allegedly taking an empty pot on the counter, used for tips. A spokesperson for Essex Police shared: …
Read More »Postman rushed to hospital after being attacked while delivering post in Harlow
A postman working in Harlow has been hospitalised after being seriously assaulted while working on Sunday (October 13). Detectives investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The victim reported he was approached by a group of men in Joyners Field, Harlow, while working and assaulted. He suffered …
Read More »Man hit with glass in Braintree pub as police launch manhunt
A man was hit with a glass during an attack at an Essex pub. Essex Police are investigating an assault at a bar in Braintree are released images of two men they want to speak to. The incident occurred at a bar in Market Place on July 9 this year. …
Read More »Woman ‘shot in the face with BB gun’ at busy Epping roundabout in broad daylight
Officers from Essex Police are investigating a group of ‘suspicious’ boys after a woman was allegedly struck in the face by a BB gun pellet. The force received a report of a group of people acting suspiciously at the Four Wantz roundabout in Epping shortly after 5.30pm on Sunday (August …
Read More »Police hunt for man with Louis Vuitton and ‘mum’ tattoos regularly seen in Jaywick and Clacton after criminal damage and assault investigations
Detectives from Essex Police are trying to trace a man in relation to incidents of criminal damage and assault last month. Police want to speak to Karl Kirby, 35. The force says Kirby is about 5ft 8inches tall and of medium build. He has short brown hair. Essex Police also …
Read More »‘Unknown substance’ found at Boreham Royal Mail sorting office, fire service confirm
An ‘unknown substance’ discovered at a Royal Mail sorting office has prompted a large emergency services incident. Essex Fire and Rescue Service says firefighters are currently working to identify the substance found at the sorting office in Winsford Way, Boreham. Emergency services have swarmed the area in Boreham this morning …
Read More »Lorry driver died after crashing into back of Royal Mail truck on M25
A lorry driver who crashed into the back of a truck on the M25 may not have been wearing his seatbelt. Kevin Thompson, 57, from Bedfordshire died after the lorry he was driving smashed into the back of a Royal Mail vehicle on the motorway earlier this year. The M25 …
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