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Southend: Jail for motorist who ignored driving ban
18:30 25/08/2026A motorist arrested in Southend by a rural engagement officer just weeks after being disqualified for drug-driving has been jailed for 12 weeks
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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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Southend: Two in court charged with preventing lawful burial
17:38 10/08/2026Two people have been charged with preventing the lawful burial of a dead body following an investigation by detectives from our Crime and Public Protection Command.
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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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Shoebury: Appeal following assault on police officer
13:07 06/08/2026We're appealing for information after a police officer was assaulted while on foot patrol in Gunners Park, Shoeburyness, on Monday 4 August.
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We are working to reduce vehicle nuisance across the district.
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We are taking steps across the Southend 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.
We are working with a focus to reducing this issue, which will include a focus in the areas of Leigh library gardens & Leigh Broadway in Leigh-on-Sea.
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.