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Latest news from Essex Police in the Uttlesford district

News 8 January to 14 January

Do you recognise this vehicle?

This Kubota RTV 900 was found in woodland near Little Dunmow and we want to find who it belongs to. The UTV is described as an open single cab RTV 900 with hydraulic tail bed with camo style decal. Please quote incident 268 of 16 December 24 to help make sure any information you have gets to the right team as quickly as possible.

Working in partnership to tackle flytipping - Saffron Walden

Our Rural Engagement Team (RET) conducted a joint operation to tackle fly-tipping in Saffron Walden. Last week RET officers were joined by Uttlesford District Council enforcement team. They checked vehicles for any waste or scrap metal and checked for waste carrier's licences. As a result one vehicle was seized after the driver didn't have the correct insurance and two drivers were reported for driving without a seatbelt. Our RET officers work with local authorities across Essex to combat waste crime. This includes the illegal carrying of waste and fly tipping. Fly-tipping is illegal dumping of liquid or solid waste on land or in water. The waste is usually dumped to avoid disposal costs. A waste carrier's licence is a permit that allows people or businesses to legally transport waste. It ensures that waste is handled and disposed of properly. Having a waste carrier's licence helps prevent illegal dumping (fly-tipping) and ensures that waste is managed in a way that protects public health and the environment.

Lets Talk 

A series of walk and talk events took place over the weekend in Felsted, Little Dunmow, Barnston, Great Dunmow and Flitch Green. Despite the cold weather PCSO Natalie Smith invited the local parish councils to carry out a patrol in the area. Next week PCSO Alex Stewart will be on patrol in Stansted, Henham, Elsenham, Great Easton and Little Easton. Please visit our website for more events in your area.

Driver caught doing 140mph - A120 Takeley

A speeding driver has been stopped and had their car seized after being clocked at 140mph in Takeley. Roads Policing Unit (RPU) officers were conducting speed checks in on the A120 in Takeley on Saturday 4 January, when they captured a car travelling at 140mph. Officers followed the driver and, thanks to the motorists who were observing the speed limit and a little bit of luck due to traffic build up, our roads policing officers caught up with the car near Stansted Airport.

Hare coursing - High Easter

Following initial reports from members of the public of suspected hare coursing in the Broxted and High Easter areas on Wednesday 8 January, a Nissan X-Trail was spotted and tracked by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter. The flight crew directed officers on the ground and the vehicle was stopped in Sheering. Four men in their 20s, accompanied by three dogs, were detained and searched. A catapult and shot were recovered and the vehicle was seized. Witnesses are asked to contact us with information either via our website or by ringing 101. Please quote incident 283 of 8 January 2025 to enable your information to get quickly to the investigating officer.

Let's talk

Upcoming community police events

Monday 20 January 10am to 11am
Community Centre, Tanton Road, Flitch Green

Monday 20 January 10am to 11am
Henham Community Shop, High Street, Henham

Thursday 23 January 10am to 11am
Four Acres, Saffron Walden

Thursday 23 January 6pm to 7pm
Stansted Library, Stansted

Thursday 23 January 6pm to 7pm
Royal British Legion, Felsted

Stay safe this winter

Winter running can be refreshing, but it's important to stay safe.

Wear bright, reflective clothing so you are visible to others, especially in low light conditions.

Be fraud smart

Scammers are experts in what they do, help stop them by learning about the different tactics they use.
Friends Against Scams is a quick online learning programme that can help you understand the different types of scams there are, how to spot them and how to support anyone you know who may have been a victim.

I want to dispose of some kitchen knives can you tell me how to do this safely?

You can put the knives in your bin. It is advisable to ensure that they are packaged securely so as not to cause injury to any persons.

With the introduction of wheelie bins everything is done by machine so that likelihood of injury has been vastly reduced. However it is still advisable to package the knives securely just in case.

All metal knives can be taken to your local waste disposal site where there will be a skip for scrap metal.

When and how to contact the Police

We're offering more ways of reporting non-emergency crime and anti-social behaviour through the digital 101 service on our website.

You can also use the service to contact your local policing team, tell us about something you have seen or heard, or request information.

We also have our Live Chat service which is available on our website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can send and receive real-time messages with an online operator.

We still have our 24-hour 101 service which people can call if they feel it is more appropriate to speak to us or don't have access to the internet.

Always call 999 if a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger or being damaged, or a serious disruption to the public is likely.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000.

Or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.

British Sign Language (BSL) users please use our video relay service where an interpreter will help you report the crime to us.

If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions depending on whether you're calling from a mobile or a landline.

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