Murder defendant 'didn't have time to call 999' after altercation with 16-year-old
Elijah Clark told Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday how he was focussed on treating his injuries after he claims he was attacked by Andy Wood.
Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Daniel Rees is the Gazette’s crime and court reporter, covering everything from bike thefts to murder trials. As well as reporting from magistrates’ and crown courts, Daniel also attends crime scenes and interviews the chief constable of Essex Police once a month. Daniel is also leading the Gazette’s coverage of knife crime in Colchester, having spoken to officers, campaigners, and victims of knife offences to highlight the importance of the issue. Before joining the Gazette newsroom in 2021, Daniel studied English at Aberdeen and Durham University, and earned an NCTJ Gold Standard Diploma in 2020.
Daniel Rees is the Gazette’s crime and court reporter, covering everything from bike thefts to murder trials. As well as reporting from magistrates’ and crown courts, Daniel also attends crime scenes and interviews the chief constable of Essex Police once a month. Daniel is also leading the Gazette’s coverage of knife crime in Colchester, having spoken to officers, campaigners, and victims of knife offences to highlight the importance of the issue. Before joining the Gazette newsroom in 2021, Daniel studied English at Aberdeen and Durham University, and earned an NCTJ Gold Standard Diploma in 2020.
Elijah Clark told Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday how he was focussed on treating his injuries after he claims he was attacked by Andy Wood.
Elijah Clark, who is standing trial accused of murdering 16-year-old Andy Wood, is cross-examined for the second day in a row.
Elijah Clark has told the court how Andy Wood 'lunged at me with a knife' on the evening of Sunday, February 12, last year.
Day 8 of the Elijah Clark murder trial where the defendant is being cross-examined by the defence. Clark, 18, is charged with murder.
An inquest heard on Monday how Mr Gilbey fell through a plastic skylight in Shoeburyness whilst he was working on a building sight.
Jack Shorter was jailed by a crown court judge on Friday for admitting two counts of drug dealing and one count of possession of a bladed article.
A GAS leak could delay the completion of new city centre cycling infrastructure, Essex County Council has said.
IF there is one sign that spring is underway in Colchester, it’s the sighting of baby goats at High Woods Country Park.
Alex Potter is wanted in connection with the incident which left a man in hospital last Saturday.
James Martin targeted corner shops in Colchester and held shopkeepers at knifepoint. He appeared in court for sentencing on Friday afternoon.
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