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Wildlife crime investigation leads to seizure of illegally-taxidermied goshawk
16:10 21/08/2026A taxidermied goshawk has been seized by our Rural Engagement Team because its owner didn’t have the correct licences
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Rayleigh: Retail thefts disrupted and drugs seized during town centre operation
11:21 15/08/2026Two shop thefts were disrupted and suspected drug offences identified during a targeted Essex Police operation tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime in Rayleigh town centre.
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Rural engagement officers seize and recover 28 vehicles
17:00 11/08/2026Working to keep our rural communities safe, our Rural Engagement Team has seized 16 vehicles and recovered another 12 in six weeks
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Keeping football safe and fans connected: the role of Essex Police’s dedicated football officers
17:09 07/08/2026'Football supporters are our community and we want everyone to be able to support their team safely'
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Brightlingsea: Another personal watercraft user reported by Marine Unit for speeding on river
19:00 27/07/2026Our marine officers have reported another personal watercraft rider for speeding while out on a joint patrol with the Brightlingsea Harbour Master
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We are working to reduce vehicle nuisance across the district, with particular focus to include the areas of Spa Road, Hockley, Ashingdon Road & Rochford Town Square and High Street, Great Wakering.
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We are taking steps across the Rochford district to tackle the unsafe and illegal use of e-scooters and off-road motorbikes.
Residents have raised concerns about vehicles being ridden in pedestrian areas, and open spaces, putting people at risk.
Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams are carrying out regular patrols and acting where offences are identified.
Where appropriate, vehicles are being seized using Section 59 and Section 165 powers and those involved are being dealt with.
Our aim is to reduce risk, prevent harm and keep public spaces safe for everyone.
This remains in our priority and is in progress.