The Latest Breaking News from Essex Police

Tributes paid to two ‘beloved’ children killed in hit-and-run crash

A fundraising page set up to help with funeral expenses and other needs has raised more than £29,000 since it was created.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025

Student, 24, among four who died in crash was ‘loved by all’

Essex Police said the three men and a woman who were inside the vehicle died at the scene in Magdalen Street, Colchester.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2025

Boy died after large mirror fell on him in store, inquest hears

The incident was captured on CCTV, with Freddie Farrow seen to enter the lingerie section of the store with his mother

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Man and woman arrested after two children killed in Basildon crash

Two children both died at the scene of the crash in Basildon, Essex Police said

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

Four die after vehicle crashes into a building in Colchester

Families have been informed of the incident, say Essex police, but no details of the deceased have been released

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Four people die after vehicle crashes into building

Officers were called to reports a vehicle had collided with a building in Magdalen Street, Colchester at around 4.40am on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025

Four people die after vehicle smashes into building in Colchester

The families of the four people who died in the crash in Colchester have been informed, said Essex Police

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

Police forces must decide on officer numbers, says minister amid funding fears

Forces have warned of a funding gap.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

Police force looks to cut all of its PCSOs as Government funding ‘not enough’

Essex Police said it could get rid of all 99 police community support officer roles within the force.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

ATV Vandals Filmed Causing 'Up To £100,000' Worth Of Damage At Top UK Course

Thorndon Park Golf Club in Essex saw several holes damaged by people on vehicles during Sunday afternoon, with repairs expected to cost up to £100,000

Golf Monthly · Jan 22, 2025