Inquest into death of Maria Stubbings
A inquest is being held into the death of Maria Stubbings, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in her home in Chelmsford.
Chief Constable says "we're sorry" after Maria inquest
An inquest into the death of Maria Stubbings concluded that a catalogue of incompetence and inadequacies by Essex police did contribute to her death.
A long list of failings by the force was read out by the Coroner which included failing to perform basic policing duties and ineffective management of her case.
Maria, from Chelmsford, was murdered by her ex-partner Marc Chivers in 2008.
The Chief Constable, Stephen Kavanagh admitted that his force had failed to protect Maria's right to life but said more money had now been invested into dealing with domestic abuse.
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Refuge charity calls for public inquiry
The charity Refuge is calling for a public inquiry in the wake of an inquest finding that Maria Stubbings was failed by Essex Police.
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Jury goes out in Maria Stubbings inquest
The jury's gone out in the inquest into the death of Maria Stubbings, the Chelmsford woman murdered by her ex-boyfriend.
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'He acted so calm when my mum was dead in the toilet'
Son and daughter of murdered Chelmsford woman Maria Stubbings have been giving evidence at the inquest into her death.