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Man stabbed multiple times

A MAN was stabbed multiple times during a violent attack in Westcliff on the evening of Friday, May 26.

Essex Police were called to Argyll Road in Westcliff at around 8:30pm following reports of a stabbing.

The victim was found to have sustained injuries to his arm and back.

He was taken to hospital for further treatment, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.

Residents reported seeing a cordon in place following the incident on Friday evening.

Police have stressed that the attack is believed to be targeted, and insisted it was an isolated incident.

Insp Stuart Mitchell said: “We responded quickly to this incident, and our investigation is moving at pace.

“We can reassure the community we believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.

“Over the weekend we had officers conducting extra patrols across Southend as part of Operation Union, which looks to tackle high-harm crime in the busiest areas of the city.

“We will use all of the resources and tactics available to us to keep the city safe.”

Essex Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesman added: “We received a call at 8.30pm on Friday 26 May reporting a stabbing which took place in Argyll Road, Westcliff.

“It was reported a male had sustained injuries to his arm and back. He was taken on to hospital for further treatment.

“His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.

“We need anyone who may have information about this incident to come forward.

“Please quote incident number 1335 of 26 May.”

Alternatively, you can contact the independent crimefighting charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

 

Westcliff blue badge fraudsters fined £5k

TWO men from Westcliff have been fined for unlawfully using blue parking badges.

Two local residents appeared at court on the same day, accused of using a blue badge which wasn’t theirs.

Ismail Ali of St Vincents Road, and Tijjarni Martin of Salisbury Road, were charged with unlawfully using blue badges at Basildon Magistrates Court this May.

Mr Ali was abusive to police community support officers (PCSOs) on September 24 last year when he was seen using a blue badge while parked on double yellow lines in St Johns Road, Westcliff.

Southend City Council’s counter fraud and investigation team found Mr Ali, who, in interview, said the blue badge was his ex-partner’s, who was in hospital.

He said he forgot the badge was on the dashboard when he hurriedly drove to St Johns Road to pick up medication for his ex-partner, despite video evidence showing him returning to the vehicle carrying cans of drink.

Mr Ali failed to attend his hearing, but was found guilty and fined £440 and ordered to pay £3,540 costs and £176 victim surcharge.

The magistrate said the way Mr Ali had spoken to the PCSOs was a factor in the size of the order.

Council counter fraud officers approached Mr Martin of Salisbury Avenue, who was parked with a blue badge on double yellow lines in, Southend on October 28, 2022, in a vehicle registered under false details.

Mr Martin was not the named badge holder and refused to provide his name to the officers.

The council’s counter fraud and investigations team worked with Essex Police on the investigation to identify Mr Martin, who declined to attend an interview with fraud officers.

Mr Martin entered a guilty plea by email to the court and was fined £120 and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs and £48 victim surcharge.

Coun Steven Wakefield, cabinet member for highways, transport and parking said: “We wholly support the use of blue badges, but this sort of activity undermines a scheme aimed at assisting those that need it. We also have a duty to protect and act against those who fraudulently misuse these badges.”

If anyone has suspicions concerning similar blue badge misuse, e-mail: [email protected].

 

Man attacked in Meteor Road

MAN was left with a serious head injury after being brutally attacked by four people in Westcliff.

Essex Police were called to Meteor Road, in the early hours of Saturday, May 20 after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted.

When officers arrived, they found the victim, a man, with a serious head injury.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Four people were arrested following the assault and were taken into custody.

Essex Police confirmed they are investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information regarding the assault to come forward.

A Police spokesperson said: “Four people have been arrested in connection with an incident in Westcliff, which has left a man with a serious head injury.

“We were called to Meteor Road, Westcliff, at around 4.25am today [May 20] to reports of a man being assaulted.

“Officers attended and found a man with a serious head injury. He has been taken to hospital.

“A short time later four people – three men aged 23, 26, and 45, and a 46-year-old woman – have all been arrested on suspicion of ABH and are currently in custody.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote incident 198 of May 20.”

Reports can be made online at essex.police.uk/digital101 or by calling 101.

Anonymous reports can be made by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.

 

Leigh aggravated burglary

THREE people forced their way into a property in Leigh and threatened the occupants inside.

Essex Police are now investigating an aggravated burglary, in what they believe to be a targeted incident.

It was reported that the incident took place in Broomfield Avenue at around 6.45pm on Friday, May 19.

The intruders threatened the occupants inside, but they managed to force them outside where an argument continued.

The suspects then left the area.

The Police stated: “We believe this was a targeted incident and it doesn’t pose a wider risk to the public.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote the crime reference number 42/90168/23.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

“Alternatively you can call us on 101.

“In an emergency always call 999.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.”

 

 

Knifeman’s 2-hour Police stand-off  

A KNIFEMAN inside a Rochford home was arrested after a stand-off with police that lasted two hours.

Police put a cordon in place around East Street on Saturday, April 22 amid concern for the welfare of a man.

Officers had arrived at the scene and found a man who was making threats from inside a property.

At that stage, he was carrying a knife.

A road closure was immediately put in place and specialist officers then began engaging with the man.

Shortly before 9.50am, officers were able disarm the man to ensure he was no threat to himself or others.

Police confirmed that a man had been arrested on suspicion of affray.

The road was reopened at around 10.30 am.

Acting Chief Inspector Paul Hogben said: “We know this incident took place very publicly and members of the public will naturally have been alarmed to see the necessary police response to the incident.

“At all times the safety of the man in question, and members of the public, was paramount.

“I’d like to thank residents for their patience and understanding this morning whilst this incident was being dealt with.

“Residents will see additional officers in the area throughout the day. These officers will be there to reassure you so please speak to them if you have any concerns – they are there to help.”

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