Harlow’s Safer Places launch “Ask for J” campaign
SAFER Places has launched the ‘Ask for J’ campaign across Essex. As local businesses begin to re-open their doors to members of the community the ‘Ask for J’ campaign opens the door to support for...
View ArticleSecond person arrested in connection with Water Lane murder investigation
A MAN has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of Robert Powell. Robert, aged 50, died after he was shot multiple times from a car on Water Lane in Roydon on Saturday 13...
View ArticleHarlow man pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving
A HARLOW man has admitted causing the death of a Renault lorry passenger after a crash on the A11 which also involved two stationary vehicles reports the Eastern Daily Press. Darren Marks, 42, from...
View ArticleClosure order on Water Lane property where fatal shooting took place
Closure order on Roydon property A PROPERTY in Water Lane in Roydon, the scene of a fatal shooting five weeks ago, has been closed down under the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. A...
View ArticleMan who burgled Harlow home in crime spree jailed for nine years
A PROLIFIC burglar who targeted homes across Essex before stealing cars and then using the owners’ bank cards at takeaways and petrol stations has been jailed for nine years. James Hearne, 29, of no...
View ArticlePolice issue warning to electric scooter users
ESSEX Police have issued a warning to people using electric scooters. An Essex Police spokesperson said: Electric scooters are classed as a motor vehicle under the Road Traffic Act. “To use an...
View ArticleHarlow man set to stand trial over sexual assault
A HARLOW man is set to stand trial over an alleged sexual assault and harassment. Shorne Boylan, aged 48, of Hare Street Springs, Harlow has been charged with the following. Between 10/07/2020 and...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to assaulting a woman and vandalism
A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and damaging her phone. Dominic Goodger, aged 28, of Great Brays, Harlow pleaded guilty to the following at Chelmsford magistrates court. On...
View ArticleHarlow man disqualified after driving under influence of cocaine
A HARLOW man has been disqualified from driving after being caught behind the wheel whilst under the influence of cocaine. Sam Middleditch, aged 23, of Church End, Katherines, Harlow pleaded guilty at...
View ArticleTwo in custody after police chase on Howard Way
TWO people are in police custody after failing to stop for police. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “A Ford Fiesta failed to stop for police in Howard Way, Harlow, shortly after 11.30am on Friday 24...
View ArticleArrests after knife-point robbery on Fifth Avenue
TWO men have been arrested after a man reported being robbed on Fifth Avenue, Harlow. The victim contacted the police at 10.50pm on Friday 24 July after being approached by three men, one of whom was...
View ArticleMan arrested after reports of man in possession of samurai sword in town centre
A MAN has been charged with eight offences after officers responded to reports that a man in Harlow was in possession of an offensive weapon. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called around...
View ArticleMan who ran drugs “county line” in Harlow jailed for eight years
A MAN who ran a county line in Harlow has been jailed for eight years and four months for being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Theo Warburton, 30, of Beeston Close, Hackney, was...
View ArticleMystery remains as armed police descend on street in Katherines
Update: 1800 hrs Essex Police have told YH that they cannot find any evidence of this incident in their logs. One resident has sent YH photographs of what appears to be armed officer at the scene....
View ArticleWater Lane murder: Three men wanted as part of murder investigation
DETECTIVES are releasing images of three men who are wanted in connection with the murder of Robert Powell. Nana Oppong, 40, from Stratford, Israar Shah, 36, from Brentwood and Temitope Adeyinka, also...
View ArticleHarlow Town Centre Team tackle bike thefts
ESSEX Police know how frustrating it is to have your property stolen which is why, since its formation a year ago, the Harlow Town Centre Team has acted to tackle bike thefts. The team had seen a high...
View ArticleDisgusting fly-tip left near Harlow Town Park
Update: 0800 hrs Harlow Council have told us the fly tip will be removed today. A DISGUSTING fly-tip has been dumped in a beauty spot near Harlow Town Park. The location is on the cycle track just...
View ArticleSlavery patrols for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Slavery patrols for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons OFFICERS at Stansted Airport have spent the day working alongside Border Force to raise awareness of the signs of modern slavery and human...
View ArticleBus driver due in court on charges of causing death by dangerous driving...
A MAN is due to appear at court following the death of an elderly bus user in Harlow last year. Christopher Balding, 36, of Quarry Spring, Harlow, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on...
View ArticleHarlow man arrested after defecating in town centre
A HARLOW man has been arrested after defecating in a public place. Lewis Cooper-Gray, aged 32, of Terminus Street, Harlow was charged with the following. On 19/07/2020 at Harlow, without reasonable...
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