The Latest Breaking News from Essex Police

Police and paramedics injured by van while responding to crash scene

Off-duty officers and paramedics had stopped to assist after a Nissan X-Trail crashed

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Three police officers and two paramedics hit by van at scene of crash

The injured emergency service workers were all taken to hospital

Evening Standard · Jan 10

Plane crashes in Essex nature reserve days after Christmas

An investigation has been launched by Essex Police

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Explained: All the allegations against Nigel Farage as police probe Reform's Clacton campaign expenses

Claims Farage exceeded the legal spending limit while fighting his Clacton seat are the latest in a string of allegations made against the Reform UK leader

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Police assessing allegations of Reform UK overspend in Farage election campaign

Reform has strongly denied breaking the law on election spending.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Prison officer admits relationship with inmate after photo found

The 48-year-old tutor first met the inmate in the summer of 2023

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025

Ex-England and Premier League footballer arrested at London airport over ‘attempted rape’

Essex Police began an investigation after his pervious partner made a complaint several weeks ago, according to reports

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Almost 4,000 cyber-flashing crimes recorded since becoming an offence

The Met Police recorded the highest number of cyber-flashing crimes (268), followed by West Midlands Police (240) and Essex Police (192).

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Police officer responding to emergency died in horror A12 crash

The officer who sadly died in the incident has been described as ‘courageous’ and a ‘dedicated professional’

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

A12 closure LIVE: Crash shuts major road linking London and Essex with closure expected through evening

The A12 is currently completely closed between junction 15 at Margaretting and junction 12 for Ingatestone

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025