Crime
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Police arrest man for attempting to burgle house with foam sword
Police say there is no wider threat to the public
Shortest police chase ever after stolen First bus breaks down within 60 seconds
First claim the bus did not break down but activated its anti-theft system
Man steals car, realises it’s a Tesla, buys owner brand-new BMW
The thief destroyed the car after realising it was a Tesla
Burglar breaks into house, accidentally leaves wallet on kitchen table
The suspect has been making headlines recently... for all the wrong reasons
Police urge public to microchip goldfish amid rise in thefts across Essex
Goldfish thefts are up 300% compared to this time last month, police say
Police launch public appeal for dangerous fugitive, found 10 minutes later in Greggs
The suspect was found casually eating a sausage roll
Emergency services attend incident in Colchester - all we know
13 emergency vehicles were on scene at an "incident" last night
Police raid sees Essex’s most wanted arrested after thousands of cars stolen
Four men remain in custody following the raid, police say