On Monday evening, there was a heavy police presence in Challis Lane, Braintree and John Ray Gardens, Black Notley after an attempted robbery. Map - Police have confirmed the order of events (Image: Newsquest)He briefly stopped in Challis Lane and then drove to John Ray Gardens, Black Notley, where he was found injured by residents. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating an attempted robbery in Braintree on Monday afternoon, November 3. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called shortly after 5pm on Monday evening with reports of an injured man in Black Notley, Braintree. Officers - Two police vehicles and a forensics vehicle remained in Challis Lane in the evening (Image: Warren Jervis)The police spokesperson added: “Our enquiries are ongoing.

Source: The Times November 06, 2025 15:00 UTC