Arrests and charges have been made after a man allegedly fled the dock at Canterbury...

Published: 11:14 pm April 11, 2024
Updated: 12:35 am June 18, 2025
Third Suspect Charged Over Aggravated Burglary in Folkestone

Arrests and charges have been made after a man allegedly fled the dock at Canterbury Crown Court.

Lewis Guess, 26, is reported to have escaped from lawful custody during a hearing on Thursday 4 April 2024.

Officers carried out enquiries into his whereabouts and arrested him at a property in Herne Bay on Wednesday 10 April.

Mr Guess, of Chandos Square, Broadstairs, has since been charged with escaping from lawful custody and possession of cannabis.

Two other men have also been charged with assisting Mr Guess including Matthew Guess, 45, also of Chandos Square, who is alleged to have purchased a SIM card as well as arranged transportation, food and housing.

Billy Barfoot, 38, of Reculver Road, Herne Bay, is alleged to have transported and housed the defendant.

Lewis Guess has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 11 April.

Matthew Guess and Mr Barfoot have both been bailed to attend the same court on Thursday 25 April.

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