The Latest Breaking News from BenJulian Harrington

Yvette Cooper condemns Nigel Farage’s criticisms of police

Home secretary says Reform UK should back officers’ response to Epping asylum hotel unrest

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

How violent protests in Epping are being fuelled by disinformation

Claims Essex police force bussed in antiracism activists have been denied but have spread on social media and rightwing news channels

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

Essex disorder was ‘signal flare’ of rising unrest and cracks in police forces

There have been a series of demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel in Epping since an asylum seeker was charged with sexual assault.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025

Police officer admits ‘tragedy chanting’ at Liverpool match

Tyler Coppin was given a three-year football banning order

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

Essex Police’s Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said Sergeant Tyler Coppin was dismissed as a result of ‘a moment’s serious stupidity’.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025

Police chiefs warn of possible cuts to officer numbers amid budget shortfalls

Ben-Julian Harrington, Chief Constable of Essex Police, said: ‘To put it bluntly, the books don’t balance.’

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Chief constable tells of officers using food bank as he pushes for better pay

Essex Police chief Ben-Julian Harrington raised the issue of pay in a speech to new recruits.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Chief constable pushes for pay rise for officers to halt ‘erosion of talent’

Essex Police chief Ben-Julian Harrington said a number of people had left the force citing financial reasons.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023