‘Missing’ Mother Found Guilty of Murdering Son with Fatal Medication Mixture Before Hiding in Loft Thursday, May 28, 2026 murder motherhood childdeath prescriptiondrugs loft deception courtcase essex investigation tragedy Emma Barnett, 36, has been convicted of murdering her 14-month-old son, Oakley, after deliberately giving him a fatal mixture of prescription medications. Following a family court ruling on November 8, 2024, that Oakley … Read More
Southend High Street Brawl: 30 Teens Armed with Knives Leave Two Injured Saturday, May 2, 2026 southend essex police dispersal knives violence teenagers crime publicorder safety A violent altercation erupted on Southend High Street involving approximately 30 teenagers armed with knives and bottles, resulting in two victims sustaining slash injuries to their faces. Essex Police responded swiftly to … Read More
Man Drives Mobility Scooter on M11 Motorway in Harlow, Safely Returned Home by Police Saturday, February 28, 2026 mobility scooter motorway m11 essex police safety harlow vehicle transport A man in his 70s was safely escorted home by Essex Police after being spotted driving a mobility scooter on the M11 motorway near Harlow, Essex. Authorities were alerted at approximately 12:35 pm on Friday when witnesses saw … Read More
Woman Convicted of Murder After Fatal Assault on Partner Following Prolonged Abuse Tuesday, January 13, 2026 murder domesticabuse violence trial conviction clacton essex police grief family Polly Murphy, 47, has been found guilty of murdering her partner, James Self, 47, after a sustained period of abuse culminated in a fatal assault. The tragic incident occurred at a hotel on Hartley Brook Road in … Read More