Canvey councillor left shaken as thug attacks family home (From Echo)

Thousands of pounds? ... The glass needs replacing not the whole windows.

InTheKnowOk wrote:
Thousands of pounds? ... The glass needs replacing not the whole windows.

You've obviously not tried to get the glass replaced in double glazed windows lately.

That big glass front door in the picture will cost a couple of hundred quid alone.

report doesn't actually say whether they caught the person responsible, only that they were on the scene quickly.

"report doesn't actually say whether they caught the person responsible, only that they were on the scene quickly".

Read the article again.

It states;- "were on the scene in minutes to apprehend the man in question".

something might get done about it now it's affected a councillor...

Well done Essex Police BUT we need preventative Policing NOT fire brigade policing.

Ray Howard should be shouting more about Police Budget cuts of 20% and the consequences of having NO preventative Policing.

marshman wrote:
'throwing great big bricks through my windows'

Sounds like something we'd all love to do.

Just about your limit Marshman, come on tell us all on here what Ray has done to you for this type of comment?

Are you related to the lunatic who was throwing the bricks?

Eric Whim wrote:
something might get done about it now it's affected a councillor...

As loath as I am to say so, you are probably right.

upset wrote:

marshman wrote: 'throwing great big bricks through my windows' Sounds like something we'd all love to do.

Just about your limit Marshman, come on tell us all on here what Ray has done to you for this type of comment? Are you related to the lunatic who was throwing the bricks?

Why call him a lunatic?

But I don't mean Ray deserves it and it's not the sort of action I would encourage. Truth is we go back more years than I care to remember and I've always gotten on with him.

It's just that politicians at all levels and from all parties sooner or later make everyone feel like throwing things (and if they don't you're not being honest with yourself). When someone does give vent to their frustration they're labelled a lunatic and hauled away by an armed response unit.

Come the revolution tovarich ...

forget the flippant comments this kind of thing must be dealt with strongly everyone would be in shock if it happened to them no matter who they are

marshman wrote:

upset wrote:

marshman wrote: 'throwing great big bricks through my windows' Sounds like something we'd all love to do.

Just about your limit Marshman, come on tell us all on here what Ray has done to you for this type of comment? Are you related to the lunatic who was throwing the bricks?

Why call him a lunatic?

But I don't mean Ray deserves it and it's not the sort of action I would encourage. Truth is we go back more years than I care to remember and I've always gotten on with him.

It's just that politicians at all levels and from all parties sooner or later make everyone feel like throwing things (and if they don't you're not being honest with yourself). When someone does give vent to their frustration they're labelled a lunatic and hauled away by an armed response unit.

Come the revolution tovarich ...

This will upset you "upset" have already sent Councillor Howard an email offering sympathy as this is not acceptable.
However, he was lucky the armed police were on Canvet and apparently arrested someone.
There is actually a meeting tomorrow with the incoming Police Commissioner (source Councillor Howard's replying email). As I have already asked our MP and the Police Commissioner to meet him she has not expressed support and he has not replied.
Now I thought the whole point of having a Police Commisioner was to engage the public it looks like it will be just a political input. I don't care who goes as a member of the public, but surely if any member of the public offered their help don't you think one should be there?

John T Pharro wrote:

marshman wrote:

upset wrote:

marshman wrote: 'throwing great big bricks through my windows' Sounds like something we'd all love to do.

Just about your limit Marshman, come on tell us all on here what Ray has done to you for this type of comment? Are you related to the lunatic who was throwing the bricks?

Why call him a lunatic?

But I don't mean Ray deserves it and it's not the sort of action I would encourage. Truth is we go back more years than I care to remember and I've always gotten on with him.

It's just that politicians at all levels and from all parties sooner or later make everyone feel like throwing things (and if they don't you're not being honest with yourself). When someone does give vent to their frustration they're labelled a lunatic and hauled away by an armed response unit.

Come the revolution tovarich ...

This will upset you "upset" have already sent Councillor Howard an email offering sympathy as this is not acceptable.
However, he was lucky the armed police were on Canvet and apparently arrested someone.
There is actually a meeting tomorrow with the incoming Police Commissioner (source Councillor Howard's replying email). As I have already asked our MP and the Police Commissioner to meet him she has not expressed support and he has not replied.
Now I thought the whole point of having a Police Commisioner was to engage the public it looks like it will be just a political input. I don't care who goes as a member of the public, but surely if any member of the public offered their help don't you think one should be there?

Hang on John people will think we are friends if we keep agreeing like this.

Worse you might have to change your opninion of me. Oh let's not get silly. The out of hand crime on Canvey is far too important.

"Armed police on scene within minutes" wow.....lucky him, when I had my windows smashed it took 2 months for an Officer to turn up and then it was a PCSO who was only armed with a pen and paper, who said "I've asked the neighbours and took a look around but have no information". Guess I'm not as important as a councillor.
:(

A reality check as to what is happening all around you Councillor .....

John T Pharro wrote:
Worse you might have to change your opninion of me. Oh let's not get silly. The out of hand crime on Canvey is far too important.

And you of me!!!!

Curbishly wrote:
"report doesn't actually say whether they caught the person responsible, only that they were on the scene quickly".

Read the article again.

It states;- "were on the scene in minutes to apprehend the man in question".

Yes, it says they were on the scene to apprehend the man... It doesn't say anywhere if they succeeded or that anyone was arrested.

upset wrote:

John T Pharro wrote:
Worse you might have to change your opninion of me. Oh let's not get silly. The out of hand crime on Canvey is far too important.

And you of me!!!!

And guess what? Still no reply to my emails to the Police Commissioner. So no member of the public at the meeting.
Councillor David Blackwell wasn't invited either and be is leader of the opposition and has the majority of Councillors on Canvey. Only Councillor Howard, as far as I am aware was invited.
Sounds very political to me and just to rub it in the photo in the "Echo" of the Police Commissioner was taken two weeks ago when he was canvassing for votes. Not as implied Thursday.

Canvey is one of the the safest place to live ... what planet does this plonker live on?

Doesn't Mr Howard read the news ... even on this page alone there is concern about break in, theft etc.

Ray Howard will go anywhere for a picture / report opportunity but what has he actually done to reduce crime rates on Canvey .... and why because he is a councillor does he feel he should be exempt from the low life around him?