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Member of public aids officers in capture of suspect by lending out his bicycle
Police officers save swan which was roaming a 60mph road in Colchester
Man sustains face and head injuries after serious assault in Colchester pub garden
Two drivers reported as officers patrol Colchester to prevent road users from harm
Over 100 vehicles checked in police speeding crackdown after complaints in Colchester
Police confiscate alcohol in Colchester using 'public space protection order' powers
Police on scene of crash as road expected to remain closed for 'several hours'
Pub shuts for the day as a mark of respect following death of teenager in Colchester
Money confiscated from criminals is being used to protect farmers assets
Family's touching tribute to Essex man after murder probe launched by police
Police say antisocial behaviour dropping across all areas in Essex
Police investigating after men 'approach and follow girls' in Colchester
Motorbike seized and rider reported after 'speeding along village green'
Teenager assaulted by yobs in broad daylight in Colchester city centre
Driver in custody in drink driving probe after three car smash at busy junction
Man suffers facial injuries after 'serious assault' in busy Colchester nightclub
Two murder suspects released on bail after death of baby in Colchester
Have you seen James? Search for missing man enters second day
'Very shocking' - Reaction after two Colchester deaths 'linked to class A drugs'
Colchester police launch probe after two 'unexplained' deaths linked to class A drugs
Search for missing Colchester teenager called off after boy found safely
Call 999 if you see missing teenager last seen in Colchester three days ago
GBH probe sparks search for man with links to Colchester, Clacton and Harwich
'Call 999 if you see Alex' - Police renew appeal after assault in Colchester
Man arrested after Colchester to Clacton police chase is linked to 'large food theft'
Named: Man charged with carrying blade and dangerous driving in Colchester
'Extensive probe': Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape near Essex B&M store
Police take break from 'swanning around' to save bird crossing Colchester road
All we know as 'armed police' swoop on Colchester estate after 'weapons' spotted
'Armed police and dogs' rush to Colchester estate after 'offensive weapons' seen
Prolific shoplifter from Colchester banned from every HMV and TK Maxx in the UK
Call 999 immediately if you see missing Naomi who hasn't been seen for two days
Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teenager stabbed in city centre
Reports of anti-social behaviour in Colchester drop as 'dedicated patrols' continue
Police cordon in city centre as 'stabbing' leaves boy in 'life-threatening condition'
Named: Man charged with string of shoplifting offences in Colchester
Essex Police officer hit with final warning over 'inappropriate content'
Emergency services rush to help man found injured outside Colchester supermarket
Investigation launched as 'serious' crash closes busy Colchester road for hours
Police warn 'call us and do not approach' teen with links to Colchester and Witham
Cop who didn't attend domestic abuse training would've been sacked if he didn't quit
Mercedes seized after 'uninsured driver' spotted on Colchester estate
'Suspect identified' after reports of sexual assault in Colchester city centre
Man arrested after alarm raised about suspected firearm on Colchester business park
How many arrests were made for shoplifting in Colchester and Tendring last week
Three arrested after stolen cars found by specialist officers across Essex
Investigation launched after 'unexpected' death on sleepy Colchester street
Pictured: Police looking for woman in connection with thefts from Asda in Colchester
How many people were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in Colchester last week
Colchester teenager arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault
Named: The Essex cop convicted of drink driving after being caught double the limit
Pictured: The disgraced Colchester cop who 'harassed woman' and had sex on duty
Man, 57, in custody in connection with burglary in Colchester city centre
Ex-Mersea cop allegedly had sex in police car while on duty, misconduct panel hears