The Latest Breaking News from Stuart Hooper

Rugby union’s breakaway competition R360 delays launch by two years

Rugby’s proposed breakaway R360 competition has announced it will be delaying its launch for two years until 2028

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Asylum seeker facing jail for sexual assaults that sparked Epping protests

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was found guilty of five offences on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

One arrest as protesters again descend on hotel in Epping

Dozens gather outside The Bell Hotel in Epping after recent string of violent protests there – although police describe latest demonstration as ‘peaceful so far’

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Essex police arrest two after asylum hotel protests turn violent

Police say eight officers were assaulted when crowds surrounded a small counter-demonstration

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Eight officers injured following protest outside alleged asylum seeker hotel

The officers sustained injuries to their hands as well as cuts and grazes, Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Female passenger dies in crash with car being pursued by police in Essex

Officers had been following a vehicle which failed to stop when requested to by police shortly after 2.30am on the A13.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Woman dies in crash with car being chased by police in Essex

Officers followed vehicle after it failed to stop for officers on the A13

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Moron calls 999 to complain to police about pizza order being delayed for 30 minutes

Chief Superintendent Stuart Hooper, of Essex Police said the force was experiencing increasing numbers of non emergency calls to the vital 999 call centre

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers linked with wing star, Bristol Bears add trio

All the transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post · May 26, 2022

Ed Griffiths leaves role as Bath chairman after short spell

The former Saracens chief executive had only held the position since January 1 this year.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022