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Driver jailed after 110mph collision injures Southend Council workers
11:55 23/07/2026A driver who filmed himself reaching 110mph before a crash that seriously injured two Southend council workers has been jailed.
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Benfleet: Man charged with multiple thefts from shop
14:25 21/07/2026Officers from our Operational Support Group stopped a vehicle in Keen Road, Benfleet on the afternoon of 15 July.
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Leigh: Arrest made as officers appeal for assault victim to come forward
09:06 21/07/2026A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of assault as officers continue investigating a disturbance in Leigh and appeal for the victim to come forward.
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Leigh-on-Sea: Marine Unit issues fines to keep water-users safe
15:25 15/07/2026Personal watercraft users who ignored Southend’s water-based public spaces protection order have been issued with fines by our Marine Unit
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LFR arrests hit 170
12:40 15/07/2026Detective Superintendent Stephen Jennings said: “LFR continues to be a valuable tool to locate suspects and bring them into custody.”
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The public have told us they are concerned about hate crime in parts of the Southend district, particularly where there have been recent incidents, ongoing tensions, or repeat locations of concern.
We will focus on supporting communities who feel worried and may be less likely to report incidents, building trust, encouraging reporting, and helping to reduce fear and harm.
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In Progress.