ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Mario George, who they want to speak to in connection with an assault in Harlow on Christmas Day last year.
George, 34, was last known to be living in Harlow.
He is described as being 5ft 9ins tall, with dark short hair. He has the word Mum tattooed on his right hand.
Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call police at Harlow on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in which the vehicle failed to stop.
It happened at around 8pm on Saturday, February 20 in Tillwicks Road, Harlow, opposite the Esso petrol station.
A male pedestrian aged in his 30s from Harlow received leg injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the road. The pedestrian was using a walking frame. He is currently being treated at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Mark Howard from the Chigwell road policing unit on 101.
A HARLOW teen is set to go to court over possession of a knife at Stansted Airport.
The teen cannot be named for legal reasons.
The charge is as follows: “On 01/02/2016 at Stansted, had with you, without good reason or lawful authority, in a public place Stansted airport railway station an article which had a blade or was sharply pointed, namely a kitchen knife.
ON Thursday February 25, 2016, a meeting involving Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh, a Detective Chief Inspector working in Essex Police’s Public Protection command and Police and Crime Commissioner Nick Alston was held with a retired District psychologist Robin Jamieson, a former Clinician Manager of the Suffolk Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Service Jenny Grinsted, and a youth worker and probation officer Rob West. All were involved in child protection work in Essex during the 1980s and 1990s.
At the meeting serious concerns were raised about alleged sexual offences committed against children, particularly boys in local authority or foster care, during the 1980s and 1990s. Further deep concerns were raised about the safeguarding and support provided for a large number of young people, who may have been victims of serious abuse. In the relevant period there were a number of investigations and prosecutions, and two convictions were secured. However the concern of these professionals, who were working in the area at the time, was that those investigations may not have been sufficiently thorough.
It is Essex Police’s duty to explore in scrupulous detail such allegations. The force will do that with professionalism and integrity and the first step involves reviewing what was known and evidential material which could inform any future investigation.
Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh said: “At present we have allegations but no victims, suspects or locations. But whether alleged abuse, especially organised and institutionalised, happened yesterday or thirty years ago, it’s our duty to review it without fear or favour. If you have information about such crimes or are yourself a victim or survivor of sexual abuse as a child during this period, I need you to come forward and contact us directly on 101, asking to speak to a specialist officer within our Child Abuse Investigation teams.”
Nick Alston, Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “The abuse of a child, whether in the care of their parents or the state, is an abhorrent crime. Professionals who worked in Essex during the 1980s and 1990s have raised serious concerns with both Chief Constable Kavanagh and me, and it is right that Essex Police examines these allegations meticulously and seeks out any new evidence. For an adult to come forward and report abuse suffered as a child takes real courage. I would say to anyone in this situation: please come forward and trust us. You can speak to Essex Police directly, or to a specialist organisation which can provide support and help.”
Specialist sexual abuse telephone support for survivors and victims is available from:
National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), on 0808 801 0331
SERICC (in the south and west of Essex) on 01375 380609
CARA (in the mid and north of Essex) on 01206 769795
SoSRC (in the Southend area) on 01702 667590
If you would like to contact the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) are providing a national information line on 0808 800 5000. For more information about the inquiry go to www.iicsa.org.uk
A HARLOW man is set to attend court over an alleged assault in Southend.
Angelo Mulvey (52) of Holly Field, Harlow is alleged to have assaulted Sajid Munir on the 14th February, 2016.
His case is set to be heard at Southend magistrates court on Friday March 11th.
DETECTIVES have been given more time to question a man as part of their investigation into the murder of a man in Harlow.
An 18-year-old man from North London was arrested in Edmonton on Friday evening. He has been helping officers with their enquiries over the weekend. Magistrates today granted officers an extension for him to remain in custody for a further 36 hours.
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched a murder investigation last weekend. Hassan Abdi Mohamed, 48, from Harlow, was found collapsed close to Holly Field in the town at 10.45am on Saturday, March 5. He was found injured on a path that leads from Southern Way to Pyenest Road. He had been stabbed and later died of his injuries.
Police are continuing to appeal for information.
Anyone who can help is asked to call the Harlow Major Incident Team on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A MAN, arrested in connection with a murder in Holly Field in March has been bailed.
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched a murder investigation after Hassan Abdi Mohamed, 48, from Harlow, was found collapsed close to Holly Field in the town at 10.45am on Saturday, March 5. He was found injured on a path that leads from Southern Way to Pyenest Road. He had been stabbed and later died of his injuries.
He has been bailed until May 17th, 2016.
An 18-year-old from North London was arrested in Edmonton yesterday (Friday, March 11) evening.
He has been bailed until May 17th, 2016.
A YEAR has passed since a father and son were attacked in their own home in Tunnmeade in Harlow and detectives are renewing their appeal for witnesses.
Three people forced their way into the home at around 9pm on Wednesday March 25 last year and demanded cash.
The victims, one aged in his 50s and one in his 20s, were both then attacked and left with serious injuries. They were forced to hand over £1,600 in £20 notes.
The victim in his 50s was struck with a meat cleaver, sustaining numerous lacerations to his head, arms and legs. The other victim suffered a deep wound to his back and a broken collarbone
All three suspects fled the scene and are possibly thought to have travelled in a White Ford Transit Connect van, leaving on Momples Road and Howard Way and heading south towards Second Avenue.
Detectives leading the hunt for the attackers are appealing for any witnesses in the area before or after the incident to come forward. Officers do not believe the attack was random and the men may have been targeted for the cash kept at their home.
Investigating officer Dc Ryan Burgess of Harlow CID said: “A year has passed since this horrific attack and although the investigation has made progress, no one has yet been prosecuted for inflicting these horrendous injuries.
“The level of violence used in this attack was huge and both men were lucky to survive. The victims are recovering but the injuries have had an impact on their lives.
“I believe someone must know something and I urge anyone with information to get in touch.
“Were you near Tunnmeade at the time of the attack? Did you see the van pictured? It is a “first generation” Ford Transit Connect and is similar in design to the one pictured. Please contact my team if you have any information.”
All three attackers are described as white and spoke with local accents.
The woman is described as aged between 18 and 22, slim, had long light coloured hair, was around 5ft 2 and wore a light coloured jacket, dark or black leggings and white or light coloured footwear. On CCTV footage she appeared to be smoking a cigarette when she entered the same van via the passenger side.
One of the men was aged in his thirties, was balding or had short shaved hair, was of medium build and about 5ft 8ins tall and wore a dark top.
His accomplice, the second man, was also about 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and wore a white coloured top.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dc Ryan Burgess at Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
HALF a dozen police vehicles flooded the Tumbler Road area of Harlow on East Monday evening.
Uniform and unmarked vehicles searched the Nicholls Field and surrounding areas at just after 6pm.
A police spokesperson said: “It was a search for a wanted man who was believed to have been seen in the area by officers on duty at 6.40pm.
“Area search conducted and no trace”.
ESSEX Police are appealing for information following an assault which happened in Harlow this morning, Friday, April 1.
A 22-year-old man was assaulted with a bottle outside Bar 21 in Post Office Walk and is currently receiving treatment in Broomfield Hospital for injuries to his neck and arm which are described as life changing.
We are looking for three suspects all described as white men.
Officers have viewed CCTV and are aware that there will have been people who saw the incident who have not yet been spoken to.
These or any other witnesses are asked to contact Pc Gemma Bristow at Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
HARLOW householders are being warned not to use cowboy builders or rogue traders to clear up damage from Storm Katie.
Essex County Council Trading Standards issued the advice after high winds swept through the county on Easter Monday bringing down fences and trees and damaging rooves.
Legitimate builders, plumbers, carpenters and other craftsmen will be working at full stretch and Trading Standards is concerned that dishonest traders will take advantage of the situation to rip off vulnerable residents.
Traders who knock on your door or only leave you a mobile number may not have a permanent address or be contactable if problems arise.
Trading Standards advise people to speak to their insurance companies before engaging anyone to carry out repair work and to approach businesses approved by the insurers.
In the case of flood damage, electricity and gas companies may be able to make free inspections and advise on safety work.
Cllr David Finch, Leader of Essex County Council, said: “It’s awful enough suffering storm damage, without being ripped off by a rogue trader. We recommend using one of our Buy with Confidence traders who have been audited and approved by Trading Standards.
“We would also advise residents to look out for vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours who can easily fall victim to rogue trader tactics.”
You can find a Buy with Confidence trader or obtain advice and guidance by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or online at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk.
ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to an aggravated burglary at a house in Harlow.
Two men with a large black dog forced their way into the property in Fold Croft at 6.50pm on Thursday April 7. They rang the doorbell and pushed the occupant out of the way when he answered, causing him to fall back onto the stairs.
The men stole cash and electrical items before making off towards the golf course.
The men are both described as white with large builds and wore scarves across their faces. One of the men spoke with a foreign accent and the other wore a hooded top, with the hood up.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Ann-Marie Pitcher at Harlow CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
ON Saturday morning, the owner of Cafe Pizzeria in Bush Fair, Mehmet Cakmak said farewell to his family, got on his bike and headed off to Turkey.
Before he set off, we caught up with him to talk about his campaign and then filmed him as he headed up Latton Street.
If you want to sponsor Mehmet go to…https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Mehmet-Cakmak
A MAN wanted by Essex Police in connection with an assault on a 20-year-old man in Harlow has now been charged with an offence.
Officers had appealed for the public’s help to find Sean Stuart on Thursday April 21 as he was wanted for questioning in connection with an assault which happened in Market Square on September 4, 2015.
He was arrested yesterday and has now been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The 30-year-old from Tamar Way in London has been released on police bail to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Monday May 23.
HARLOW Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man wanted on suspicion of theft.
Officers would like to speak to Faisal Said, 25 in connection with a theft from a gym in Harlow in February.
He was last known to be living in Harlow and is known to frequent the town centre. He is described as black, with short dark brown curly hair.
Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Pc Steve Bowering at Harlow police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and left seriously injured.
Officers were called at 4pm on Tuesday May 3 with reports of a disturbance in Copshall Close, Harlow.
The 35-year-old victim had been assaulted and struck with a bicycle. He was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries.
A 30-year-old woman from Harlow was arrested on suspicion of GBH and is currently in custody for questioning.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time or just before the incident and has any information about what happened.
Contact Pc Dawn Shearing at Harlow Police Station on 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
A WOMAN has been charged after an elderly man was robbed of £4.
The 76-year-old man was robbed while walking in an underpass between Church Road and Latton Common Road at around 7.30pm on Thursday, December 24 last year.
Kayleigh Blunnie, 30, unemployed, of Shawbridge, Harlow, was charged with robbery yesterday, Wednesday May 4.
She was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday May 5.
A MAN has been charged following an incident in Harlow where a woman was sexually assaulted as she walked from Harlow Town station.
It happened at 11.35pm on March 17 on the footpath between Fifth Avenue and Newstead Way.
A 38-year-old woman was grabbed from behind and pushed over.
Marvin McKenzie, 28, of Vansittart Road, Forest Gate, East London, has been charged with sexual assault.
He is also accused of five counts of outraging public decency.
He was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday.
TWO men are due to appear in court this morning (Wednesday, May 11, 2016) charged with burglary.
Mark Livett, 30, of Elizabeth Way, Harlow and Thomas Evans, 30, of Chingford Lane, Woodford Green are due to appear before magistrates in Chelmsford each charged with one count of burglary.
They were arrested in Quarry Springs, Harlow at 2.10pm on Monday, May 9, 2016 following reports from members of the public of a burglary at Thurstans, Harlow forty minutes earlier.
By Eric White
ESSEX Police are asking anyone who might have been the victim of the theft of a drill and extension lead during the night of Sunday April 24 in the Bush Fair area of Harlow to get in touch.
If you think this might be you please contact Pc Robert Cochrane at Harlow police station on 101.
