By Lewis Berrill @LewisBerrill Chief reporter - east London and west Essex
The Covid infection rates in Epping Forest and Harlow have not surpassed 25 for more than a month. Photos: PA/PAHT Covid-19 infection rates remain stable in Epping Forest and Harlow. The two districts have recorded infection rates – expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people – below 25 since the beginning of April. Harlow currently has a higher rate of infection after 18 new cases were recorded in the town in the seven days to May 7 – the latest available accurate data. Harlow’s infection rate, 20.7, is up from 18.4 the week prior when 16 infections were posted.
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A 14-YEAR-OLD boy suffered serious chest injuries after he crashed an allegedly stolen car into a tree at the intersection of Summerholm Road and the Warrego Highway.
Police were called to the Hatton Vale incident about 2.30am yesterday, where they found the boy behind the wheel of a silver 2004 model Mazda 3.
A police spokesman said the vehicle was allegedly taken from a Gatton home earlier that morning.
It is understood the boy was the sole occupant of the vehicle when he lost control of it and rolled into a tree, causing extensive damage.
Police allege the boy broke into two Gatton homes between midnight and the crash.