A violent offender has been jailed after assaulting four police officers during a disturbing incident in Medway.
Kye Hooper, 37, of Skinner Street, Gillingham, was arrested at an address in Bryant Street, Chatham, around 10.40pm on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, when officers attended to detain him in connection with an unrelated matter.
As officers attempted to transport Hooper to the police station, he headbutted and kicked two constables in the patrol vehicle. Once in custody, his aggression continued, with two more officers assaulted and a police vehicle damaged by spitting.
Hooper was swiftly charged with four counts of assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage. He was remanded in custody overnight and appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court the next day, where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
He was immediately sentenced to 16 weeks in prison.
Chief Inspector Garry Cooke, District Commander for Medway, condemned Hooper’s actions, saying:
“Kent’s emergency services should be able to go about their duties assisting the public without being abused or assaulted. In this incident, the appalling behaviour of this man directed towards my officers was entirely unacceptable and he was swiftly brought before the court to answer for his actions.”
The case serves as a strong reminder of the zero-tolerance stance taken against violence towards emergency workers.
