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February 12, 2015, 4:57 am

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A real hand grenade found in Southend Hospital was not planted their in a "malicious attack", according to Essex police.Emergency services were told just before 3.45pm yesterday (February 11) that an item, resembling a bomb, was found in the first floor of the hospital tower block.Part of the building was evacuated, as was nearby Prittlewell Chase, as part of a major police incident.Army bomb disposal experts have since made the grenade safe and have taken it away for testing.Chief...

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Braintree bus driver hailed a hero after rescuing homeless man...

February 12, 2015, 8:13 am

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A Braintree bus driver was hailed a hero after he helped rescue a homeless man stranded on the roof of a burning building.Eight fire crews were called to a fire at a homeless shelter situated above Ben's cafe in Braintree High Street at around 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 11. Andy Waterman, a driver for First Essex, was driving the out of service bus back to First's Braintree depot at the end of his shift when a group of people alerted him to the blaze. Andy, who lives in West Mersea,...

Woman 'seriously sexually assaulted' on Bunny Walks in Chelmsford

February 13, 2015, 12:28 am

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A woman was pushed to the ground and sexually assaulted on the Bunny Walks in Chelmsford this morning. The incident happened at the rear of McDonalds, at the Riverside Retail Park, shortly before 6am. The victim, who is in her 30s and was from the local area, was pushed to the floor and sexually assaulted. She struggled with the attacker and managed to break away to raise the alarm. He was seen running off in the direction of Springfield Road DI Becky Young said: "We want to...

Heroic bus driver to receive Chief Fire Officer's commendation

February 13, 2015, 3:56 am

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A bus driver who helped a naked man escape from the flaming roof of a homeless shelter is being lined up for a Chief Fire Officer's commendation.Andy Waterman, 38, heroically parked his double decker bus outside the blaze above Ben's Café in Braintree high street.Upon hearing the news of his Essex County Fire and Rescue Service award, the married father-of-one said: "It was totally unexpected, but also made me feel really good about what happened."It was quite an exciting half an hour and...

Braintree Fire update: Unsafe chimney stack to be torn down

February 13, 2015, 6:58 am

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Braintree high street is still feeling the effects of the ferocious fire which swept through an emergency night shelter in the town on Wednesday night.The Rayne Road end of the cobbled street remains cordoned off by police tape as authorities attempt to establish the cause of the blaze.Scaffolding has been erected at the scene of the inferno as owner of the Braintree Emergency Night Shelter (BENS), Rob Sefton, explained what stage proceedings are at.He said: "The chimney stack needs to be...

Man winched from River Blackwater after boat capsizes

February 14, 2015, 12:37 am

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A man was winched from the River Blackwater yesterday after his sailboat capsized and left him in the water for 30 minutes. The coastguard was alerted at around 2.30pm and the West Mersea lifeboat was dispatched. Coastguard spokeswoman Jo Groenenberg said that the man, who was in his 50s, had an RAF helicopter divert from an exercise and winch him from the water and take him to a coastguard landing area. He was then taken to Colchester Hospital.It is believed he suffered no injuries, but was...

Man charged with arson after Braintree High Street fire

February 14, 2015, 1:38 am

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A man will be appearing at court this morning charged in connection with a fire at a property in Braintree High Street on Wednesday, February 11Ben Wilson, 19, was arrested in Silver End on Friday, February 13, and has been charged with arson with intent.Shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday police were contacted with reports of a fire above Ben's Cafe. Officers attended along with the fire service.A man was taken to hospital for treatment to smoke inhalation.He has since been...

Bunny Walks sex attack was an 'isolated incident'

February 15, 2015, 8:20 am

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Officers investigating an incident at the rear of McDonalds at the Riverside Retail Park have now obtained more details from the victim.Enquiries have now established that the woman, aged in her 30s from Chelmsford, was the victim of a sexual touching incident.At around 6am on Friday, February 13, the woman's upper body was grabbed by a man from behind. She fought back and the man ran off.He was seen running away in the direct of Springfield Road.Police are keen to stress this appears...

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Essex Police Challenge will see Nick Alston answer your questions

February 16, 2015, 2:45 am

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The people of Essex are invited to attend next month's Essex Police Challenge.The Witham event allows residents the chance to have a voice in the debate around the policing of our county.Nick Alston has created the Essex Police Challenge as part of his role as Police and Crime Commissioner.He holds the Chief Constable of Essex to account on behalf of the people of Essex and this event will allow the public to directly raise any matters that may concern them.Six Essex Police Challenge events have...

Man hurt after he was hit by car in Chelmsford

February 18, 2015, 1:02 am

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A man was hurt this morning after he was hit by a car in Chelmsford.The man, who was in his 30s, was hit by the silver Peugeot 207 just before 6.30am on Broomfield Road near King Edward VI Grammar School. But while an ambulance was called, the man received only 'slight injuries', according to a police spokeswoman. 

Man charged over A120 crash in Little Tey

February 18, 2015, 2:32 am

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A man has been charged with driving a vehicle without due care and attention after a collision on the A120 at Little Tey.The accident that involved "a number of vehicles" including a Scania skip lorry, a Volkswagen Golf and a Volvo lorry, happened on December 9, last year.A paramedic car, two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene.The fire service cut a woman free from the car before being taken by air ambulance to The Royal London Hospital for...

Two teenagers bailed on suspicion of arson after house fire...

February 18, 2015, 2:38 am

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Two teenagers have been bailed after they were arrested on suspicion of arson.A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested the same day as a house fire in Bronte Road at around 12.20am on March 2 last year.A man who was in the building at the time managed to jump to safety through a window.Both suspects have been rebailed to return to Braintree police station on April 30. 

Police hunting for trio who burgled elderly couple at knife point

February 21, 2015, 2:49 am

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An elderly couple from Rayne were violently threatened at knife point last night (February 20), after three men broke into their home in Queenborough Lane.The aggravated burglary occurred when the men called at the house between 5.40pm and 6.15pm and then forced their way into the property when the couple answered the door.Once inside they threatened them with a knife and the man, who is in his 70s, was also assaulted. The suspects then quickly searched the property before stealing a wad of...

Colchester woman Alison Tokley has been found

February 22, 2015, 1:35 am

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The search for Alison Tokley has been called off after she was found in Colchester. The 51-year-old has been taken to hospital for treatment for suspected hypothermia.Members of the public are thanked for their help with the search after the Colchester resident disappeared from her home in Berechurch Hall Road shortyl after 3.35am today (February 22). 

Two women attacked in space of 20 minutes in Laindon

February 22, 2015, 5:16 am

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Police are urging two men who helped a woman after she was attacked in Laindon yesterday (February 21) to come forward.The incident happened shortly before 8pm, when a 23-year-old woman was approached by a man in an alleyway near Spire Road. He tried to talk to her before grabbing her by the hair and punching her in the stomach. Two men heard what was happening and the man ran off as they came to the victim's aid.Just 20 minutes later, at 8.15pm, a 16-year-old girl was approached on...

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Farmer helps firemen extinguish 50-tonne burning haystack

February 23, 2015, 12:36 am

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Firefighters battled to contain 50 tonnes of blazing baled straw yesterday afternoon (February 22) in Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer.Crews from Maldon and Witham attended the scene shortly after midday as they used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.The farmer who owned the burning straw assisted crews to break-up the bales with a fork lift truck. By 6pm in the evening, the fire was under control and firefighters continued to monitor the haystack through the night as it burned out.Richard...

Essex firefighters in 24-hour walk-out over pensions

February 25, 2015, 2:46 am

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Firefighters in Essex are taking a 24-hour walk out over Government proposals to change their pensions and retirement age.Members of the Fire Brigades Union will be on strike from 7am today (February 25) to 7am on February 26. And this morning outside an FBU official picket at Chelmsford Fire Station, on Waterhouse Lane, signs reading "Hands off our pensions" were placed on the empty forecourt. This is a national dispute between the FBU and the Government that has...

Man hurt in two-car crash near Braintree

February 26, 2015, 1:09 pm

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A man has been hurt tonight after a serious two-car collision that has caused traffic chaos near Braintree. Ambulance crews were called at 6.55pm to the A120 at Cressing. Two ambulance crews were sent to the scene, where they treated a man in his 50s.According to an East of England Ambulance Service spokesman, the man had chest pain from where the airbag went off – but he was conscious and breathing. It is understood that the cars were both badly damaged, but luckily the man's injuries are...

Car 'overturned' on A12 near Chelmsford

February 26, 2015, 1:25 pm

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A car has overturned on the A12 near Chelmsford, the Chronicle understands. One lane is blocked on the London-bound carriageway between the Boreham Interchange (J19) and Sandon (J18). A number of emergency service vehicles are reportedly at the scene. More to follow.

Chelmsford railway station train death victim named as Aykut...

February 28, 2015, 2:09 am

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The man hit by a train at Chelmsford railway station on Monday (February 23) has been identified as Aykut Sokmen.The coroner's office released his name ahead of an inquest opening hearing at county hall in Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, this Monday (March 2).Station platforms were evacuated after Mr Sokmen, who is from Chelmsford, was struck by the 1pm London Liverpool Street to Norwich service at about 1.35pm.He was pronounced dead at the scene.His death sparked a series of...