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Essex Police Refute Claims of Southend as 'No-Go Zone'

Chief Superintendent cites falling crime rates and robust responses to recent violence as evidence of Southend's safety.

  • 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.
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