Prolific burglar jailed after high speed car chase
A prolific burglar who drove a stolen car at 70mph, at times on the wrong side of the road, as
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Ram raids in Thurrock overnight linked say police
Police are investigating three burglaries at shops in Orsett, Tilbury and Stanford-le-Hope. Officers were contacted shortly after 1.35am this morning,
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Police bill “may cause great harm” to Travellers
A campaigner for the rights of travellers has attacked plans by the Government to strengthen trespassing laws – arguing it
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Basildon woman who targeted elderly victims in their homes, jailed for more than 10 years
A woman who robbed two elderly people and stole a phone and cash from two other victims including a 98-year-old
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Teenager critical after stabbing in Barking
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in Barking. An investigation was launched after police were called
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Man jailed after discovery of cannabis factory in Westcliff house
A man has been jailed for two years after the remains of a cannabis factory were found in a Westcliff
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Police seize narcotics and cash in Waltham Abbey raid
Two people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of the illegal substance, Spice, into
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Joint operation targets criminals travelling between counties
Eighteen people have been arrested as part of a joint operation between Essex and Kent police to target criminals using
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Man jailed after subjecting boy to eight-year sexual abuse ordeal
A man has been jailed for nine years for sexually abusing a boy over the course of nearly a decade.
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Basildon child sex offender jailed after sharing thousands of indecent images
A sexual predator who shared thousands of indecent images of children with other paedophiles has been given an extended prison
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