Basildon Council wants to see a heavier police presence, but a force disputes its leader's claims.

Ch Insp Paul Hogben hits back at claims his officers are not tackling anti-social behaviour.

Judge Samantha Cohen called prolific offender Shane Hagger 'smug' and 'cocky' as she jailed him for a dangerous, high-speed police chase ...

Over the past 12 months, officers solved more rape and sexual offences, domestic abuse cases, drug possession offences, violent crime and shoplifting incidents. Nearly 1,600 charges were secured by ...