Posts Tagged ‘Colchester’
Danny Glass ‘Danger to the Public’ Jailed for Six Years
A man who carried out a series of knifepoint robberies within the space of an hour and a half in Colchester has been sentenced to six years in prison with a further three on licence. Danny Glass, 30, of Haven Road, targeted his victims in the Hythe and New Town areas of Colchester between…
Read MoreFancy a Summer Shape Up?
Leisure World Tiptree and Highwoods are offering a 10-week Summer Shape Up gym and class membership for just £40. This bargain price includes unlimited access to the gym, group fitness classes and free parking. The centres are open from 4.30 (4pm at Highwoods) -10pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday – perfect…
Read MorePartner of Murdered Colchester Man Makes Emotional Appeal
A grieving mum whose partner was brutally killed said her family has been torn apart by his death. Murdoch Brown, 31, was stabbed in Buffett Way, Colchester, shortly before 1.10am on Tuesday, May 7. He leaves behind his partner Michelle Bunch and their two children, Bonnie and Leo Bunch, who are just…
Read MoreLion Walk Robbery CCTV appeal
Police in Colchester are looking to speak to a man and woman in connection with a robbery in the Lion Walk area of Colchester. The victim, a man aged in his 20s, reported that he had been robbed of his wallet on Lion Walk, near to River Island, at around 12.40pm on Monday, April…
Read MoreColchester Dispersal Order in Place Tonight
A dispersal order will be in place in a Colchester industrial estate as part of ongoing work to tackle anti-social driving. Officers have received regular reports of unauthorised car cruises in the Severalls Industrial Estate, including dangerous driving, noise, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. The dispersal order will be in place from 7pm…
Read MoreFor Sale, “The Most Haunted House in Essex”
On the 20th of February, 1582, Ursula Kemp was ripped from the arms of her beloved son on the orders of Sir Brian Darcy, the local priory owner and magistrate. The charge: Witchcraft! She and and 12 other alleged witches were thrown into the Cage prison, they will be known as the Witches of St-Osyth.…
Read MoreCCTV Appeal After Youngster Is Attacked For His Bike
Police in Colchester would like to speak to two boys in connection with reports of an assault and attempted theft in Colchester on May 4th 2019. The teenage victim was approached on the High Street by two boys at around 5.35pm and, after refusing to give over his bicycle, was assaulted. The boy…
Read MorePolice Hunt for Two Men Seen Running from Murder Scene
Police enquiries are ongoing to trace two men believed to have been involved in an attack on two other men, one of whom later died. Murdoch Brown, 31, was found injured in Buffett Way, Colchester, shortly before 1.10am yesterday, Tuesday 7 May. Sadly he died, despite the efforts of paramedics. A post…
Read MoreShare your favourite poem and make sure that ‘Dying Matters’
People from across North East Essex are being encouraged to talk openly about death and share their favourite poem as part of a national campaign designed to break down taboos and make dying well part of a good life. GPs from NE Essex clinical commissioning group (CCG) are encouraging people of all ages to…
Read MoreTributes Paid to Murdered Colchester Man
The family of a man who died in Colchester have paid tribute to a “devoted father” whose death has left them heartbroken. Emergency services were called to Buffett Way shortly before 1.10am today, Tuesday 7 May, with reports a man aged in his 30s had been stabbed. Sadly he died, despite the efforts…
Read More