Overview

• Eight teenagers charged following a violent incident on July 30, including a 16-year-old accused of attempted murder.
• Chief Superintendent Leighton Hammett emphasizes that crime in Southend has been decreasing faster than in other parts of Essex.
• Operation Union has resulted in over 75 arrests and 230 stop and searches throughout the summer.
• Essex Police highlight that 80% of residents believe the police are doing a good or excellent job.
• Southend was made a city in 2022, with police encouraging visitors to enjoy its attractions.