BIZARRE: Essex police - What They Never Told You

Driver given six month ban after object flew from car roof and smashed into police windscreen

Officers were ‘showered in glass’ as the incident took place

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Historic Tilbury pub linked to Pepys and Defoe nearly destroyed by fire

The historic World’s End pub in Tilbury, Essex, was almost destroyed by a fire on 23 September 2026, prompting concern over the loss of a landmark associated with Samuel Pepys and Daniel Defoe. The Grade II listed building was included in Thurrock’s recently launched heritage trails and was recognised for…

The Times of India · Oct 27

Man arrested after video of David Amess statue ‘being spat on’ goes viral

A spokesperson for the family of Sir David said they were ‘deeply upset by what they have seen’

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Lamborghini seized by police after speeding reports

Essex Police officers seized the supercar under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

Evening Standard · Sep 5

Count Binface makes Edinburgh Fringe debut with brutal dig at Nigel Farage

Count Binface made his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe by taking a brutal dig at Nigel Farage

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Motorists prosecuted every week for driving wrong way on motorway

Some 31 drivers in the past 30 weeks were charged with criminal offences involving driving in the wrong direction on motorways of England and Wales.

Evening Standard · Aug 21

Girl, 2, airlifted to hospital after being struck by e-bike

Police said the rider failed to stop at the scene

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Kate Garraway told 'get a grip' by Reform MP over Nigel Farage absence comments

Garraway’s GMB co-host had to step in to interject in the heated clash with Richard Tice

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Count Binface ‘gratified’ after finishing second to Farage in Clacton by-election

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The Independent UK · Aug 14

Essex Police's full statement as Nigel Farage Clacton by-election count non-appearance row grows

By not turning up, Mr Farage avoided embarrassing photos being taken of him next to Count Binface

Evening Standard · Aug 14