Crime

The incident took place in Quayside Drive in Colchester

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Concerns over support for police after knife-point robbery in Colchester home

Man left with serious head injury after altercation outside mid Essex venue

Man left with serious head injury after altercation outside mid Essex venue

Man left with serious head injury after altercation outside mid Essex venue

Incident - police were on the scene of an address in Warren Lane, Stanway, on Friday

Incident - police were on the scene of an address in Warren Lane, Stanway, on Friday

Police charge Colchester man with eight offences after Stanway incident

Inquest - Tanya Lynn Borley, 65, from Colchester died of uncertain but natural causes

Inquest - Tanya Lynn Borley, 65, from Colchester died of uncertain but natural causes

Inquest held into death of Colchester woman found 'severely decomposed' in her home

Incident - police remained on the scene until 9pm on Friday evening

Incident - police remained on the scene until 9pm on Friday evening

Police arrest 54-year-old man after attending address in Warren Lane, Stanway

Damaged – the Gamet Bearings factory has been burnt out by the fire

Damaged – the Gamet Bearings factory has been burnt out by the fire

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Large fire at derelict factory in Colchester was started deliberately

Wanted - police want to speak to this man in connection with an assault at the Purple Dog pub in October

Wanted - police want to speak to this man in connection with an assault at the Purple Dog pub in October

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Man wanted after assault left victim with face and head injuries at Colchester pub

Knife - Essex Police were called to reports of a robbery at an address in Quayside Drive on Wednesday

Knife - Essex Police were called to reports of a robbery at an address in Quayside Drive on Wednesday

Man subjected to terrifying knifepoint robbery in his Colchester home

Probe – a forensic investigation unit is on the scene where yesterday's fire took place

Probe – a forensic investigation unit is on the scene where yesterday's fire took place

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Pictures show burned out derelict factory after it was devastated by fire

John Hanson- the man jailed for arson

John Hanson- the man jailed for arson

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Pictured: The arsonist who started fire at shopping centre's bin store

A jury in civil court has found mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor guilty of rape and has been ordered to pay damages.

A jury in civil court has found mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor guilty of rape and has been ordered to pay damages.

Civil Court Jury finds Conor McGregor raped woman in hotel

Burglary - Claydon's in Colchester High Street was struck by thieves over the weekend

Burglary - Claydon's in Colchester High Street was struck by thieves over the weekend

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Essex Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to about a burglary

Break-in - Claydons was targeted by thugs over the weekend

Break-in - Claydons was targeted by thugs over the weekend

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Watch: Moment Colchester High Street shop targeted by thugs in early hours break-in

Assault - Two men were captured assaulting a man in his 50s in January

Assault - Two men were captured assaulting a man in his 50s in January

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Thugs who launched vicious assault on victim in Colchester city centre spared prison

Charged - a woman has been charged and arrested for drink driving

Charged - a woman has been charged and arrested for drink driving

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Woman arrested for drink driving while travelling with 'no lights on' in Colchester

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views

Hearing – Ahmed Kamili appeared before magistrates in Colchester last week

Hearing – Ahmed Kamili appeared before magistrates in Colchester last week

Judges order unpaid work for man who racially abused former member of marines

Car - police want to speak with the owner of a white car who may have been a witness

Car - police want to speak with the owner of a white car who may have been a witness

Two arrests in connection with Colchester assault on man who suffered fractured skull

Film – Simon Lane said he was walking to Waitrose when he realised how many people were using their phones whilst they drove their cars

Film – Simon Lane said he was walking to Waitrose when he realised how many people were using their phones whilst they drove their cars

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Man who films drivers on phones on Cowdray Avenue says police 'not interested'

Guilty - Luke D'Wit has been found guilty of murder after a six-week trial in Chelmsford

Guilty - Luke D'Wit has been found guilty of murder after a six-week trial in Chelmsford

New documentary into 'senseless' double murder in Mersea airs today

A convicted burglar has absconded from Hollesley Bay prison.

A convicted burglar has absconded from Hollesley Bay prison.

HMP Hollesley Bay

Police hunting for burglar 'with links to Essex' who absconded from prison

Fury - Hit and run in Stanford-le-Hope

Fury - Hit and run in Stanford-le-Hope

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Teen girl rushed to hospital after hit and run on Essex zebra crossing

The force - a police officer

The force - a police officer

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Colchester thief banned from two Co-op stores after 17 thefts and assault

Sentenced – Brian Daly denied the two fraud charges against him but did not attend his trial

Sentenced – Brian Daly denied the two fraud charges against him but did not attend his trial

Fraudster who targeted housebound pensioner and bankrupted family business is jailed

Poisoned again - Sarah said her dog, Bear, had been poisoned again at Kismet Park

Poisoned again - Sarah said her dog, Bear, had been poisoned again at Kismet Park

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Pet dog rushed to vets after 'eating rat poison' while on walk in Essex park

Colin Kirby-Green is accused of having caused the death of Patricia Jepson, 85, at the Waitrose in Colchester in August 2023

Colin Kirby-Green is accused of having caused the death of Patricia Jepson, 85, at the Waitrose in Colchester in August 2023

Woman's death in Colchester Waitrose car park - latest on new trial date for accused

Jailed - Daniele Aldegheri has been caught and jailed for eight years

Jailed - Daniele Aldegheri has been caught and jailed for eight years

Mask-wearing criminal who robbed stores with weapons across mid Essex is jailed

Police issue update in investigation of Colchester murder

Police issue update in investigation of Colchester murder

Police issue update after man arrested on suspicion of murder in Colchester

Inspector Chris Coyles, District Commander Colin Cox, portfolio holder Natalie Sommers, Deputy PFCC Jane Gardner, head of public protection Andrew Tyrrell, and ECFRS station manager Quentin Sage

Inspector Chris Coyles, District Commander Colin Cox, portfolio holder Natalie Sommers, Deputy PFCC Jane Gardner, head of public protection Andrew Tyrrell, and ECFRS station manager Quentin Sage

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North Station Road 'a number one priority area', head of public protection says

Measurement – police conducted brake tests as part of the investigation

Measurement – police conducted brake tests as part of the investigation

Police open investigation after pensioner hit by car at zebra crossing in Colchester

Man - Darren Cranmer

Man - Darren Cranmer

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Man who called ex 200 times after coming out of prison is jailed again

Investigation - police officers were called to an address in Mersea Road, Colchester

Investigation - police officers were called to an address in Mersea Road, Colchester

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Coroner rules woman, 41, was killed by partner after 'volatile relationship'

Jailed – Michael Cotton will serve an extended term in prison

Jailed – Michael Cotton will serve an extended term in prison

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Pictured: The Colchester predator jailed for sexually assaulting women in their sleep

Heartbroken - Michael's mum, Lauretta Ugwa is urging young people to think twice before carrying a knife

Heartbroken - Michael's mum, Lauretta Ugwa is urging young people to think twice before carrying a knife

Mum turns heartbreak into knife crime plea after son was murdered in Essex

39-year-old, Parisa Javani, feels unsafe in her place of work

39-year-old, Parisa Javani, feels unsafe in her place of work

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Gang of teenage yobs target Essex café with weekly shoplifting raids

Destroyed – the Mermaids burger van was left charred to a cinder by the suspected arson attack

Destroyed – the Mermaids burger van was left charred to a cinder by the suspected arson attack

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Burger bar owners left devastated after suspected arson attack in north Essex

Shock - Dawn Keys with her 92-year-old mum, June Docherty

Shock - Dawn Keys with her 92-year-old mum, June Docherty

Cruel crook pickpockets 92-year-old's purse with photo of late husband in Essex

Victim - Stuart Coldicott after injuries suffered from attack

Victim - Stuart Coldicott after injuries suffered from attack

Murder arrest following death of 'dearly loved' Colchester man ten years after attack

Confrontation – a man said he saw a knife brandished in an argument between a member of the public who confronted a bike thief

Confrontation – a man said he saw a knife brandished in an argument between a member of the public who confronted a bike thief

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Colchester man threatened with knife in broad daylight after confronting bike thief

Incident – police are investigating an assault at the Purple Dog in Colchester city centre last month

Incident – police are investigating an assault at the Purple Dog in Colchester city centre last month

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Police appeal for men after assault at Purple Dog which left victim injured

Arrest – a 36-year-old man was stopped by police this morning

Arrest – a 36-year-old man was stopped by police this morning

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Police arrest 36-year-old man in Marks Tey after person failed to stop for police

Sonny Loveridge and JimBilly Loveridge jailed for robbery

Sonny Loveridge and JimBilly Loveridge jailed for robbery

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner

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Robbers jailed for more than 14 years after targeting Post Office

Camera - the view from the new CCTV camera overlooking St Botolph’s Priory

Camera - the view from the new CCTV camera overlooking St Botolph’s Priory

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Colchester shopkeepers hope new CCTV will help stop repeated anti-social behaviour

Liam Payne died afte falling from a balcony in Argentina

Liam Payne died afte falling from a balcony in Argentina

Three people charged in connection with One Direction singer Liam Payne's death

Ipswich Road roundabout

Ipswich Road roundabout

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Traffic chaos across city following crash on busy road in Colchester

Delays - a crash on the Ipswich Road roundabout is causing delays

Delays - a crash on the Ipswich Road roundabout is causing delays

Crash on busy road in Colchester causing severe traffic delays across the city

Missing - Philip Cohen, 81, from Colchester

Missing - Philip Cohen, 81, from Colchester

Philip Cohen, 81, is missing from Colchester - UPDATE

Awareness - Kristen Dugdale, 31, says she was a victim of Britain's worst cyber stalker Matthew Hardy, saying the public should report cyber stalking immediately

Awareness - Kristen Dugdale, 31, says she was a victim of Britain's worst cyber stalker Matthew Hardy, saying the public should report cyber stalking immediately

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Essex mum says her life was destroyed by Britain's worst cyber stalker

Reopening - David Tudor

Reopening - David Tudor

Detectives to meet church bosses after Essex vicar struck off over sex abuse claims

The new CCTV provides

The new CCTV provides

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New CCTV camera installed in Colchester city centre to tackle anti-social behaviour

Emergency - police and ambulances were on the scene of Middleborough and North Hill on Wednesday evening

Emergency - police and ambulances were on the scene of Middleborough and North Hill on Wednesday evening

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Police on scene of city centre incident said to have left man with hand 'slashed'

Gentleman - tributes have been paid to Norman Case

Gentleman - tributes have been paid to Norman Case

'He is such a loss to so many' - Tributes to 'true gentleman' killed in A12 crash

$Arrested - A second man has been arrested in connection with an assault which left a taxi driver with a fractured skull$ $Arrested - A second man has been arrested in connection with an assault which left a taxi driver with a fractured skull$

Second arrest: Assault on Colchester taxi driver left with fractured skull

Heartbreaking - Essex Police provide update on investigation into Simon Dobbin’s death

Heartbreaking - Essex Police provide update on investigation into Simon Dobbin’s death

Police issue update on Simon Dobbin death investigation after murder probe launched