Kent Police is appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing teenage boy
Kledjo Mena, 14, has been missing from Essex since Friday 7 June 2024 and is now thought to have travelled to the Medway area. [block_2] He is described as being around 5 foot 4 inches and was last seen wearing a black beanie hat, a black coat, blue jogging bottoms and white Nike trainers.
Ten E-Scooters Confiscated by Police in Dartford Town Centre Crackdown
Ten e-scooters were confiscated by police in Dartford after being ridden illegally in the town centre. The confiscations took place during a public outreach event held on May 29 and 31, where officers and Dartford Council representatives provided information about the updated Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the city. [block_2] The PSPO, which has […]
Former Teacher Charged with Non-Recent Sexual Abuse at Kent School
A former teacher has been charged in connection with allegations of non-recent sexual abuse at Holmewood House Prep School in Langton Green, near Tunbridge Wells. The incidents are reported to have occurred between 1979 and 1985, and the victims were pupils at the school during that time. [block_2] Neil Scott, 75, of St Austell, Cornwall, […]
Stolen Motorhomes Recovered by Police After Dramatic Pursuit
Two stolen motorhomes have been returned to their owner after the suspected thieves were apprehended by Roads Policing Unit (RPU) officers. [block_2] The incident began with a break-in reported at a commercial premises in Lower Dicker, near Hailsham, at about 10:35 pm on Thursday, June 6. Specialist RPU officers from Sussex Police and Kent Police […]
Officers investigating a report of harassment have released a CCTV image of someone who may be able to assist enquiries
In April this year, it was reported a man had been behaving suspiciously around a woman in Ashford town centre. [block_2] An investigation into the person’s behaviour is ongoing and officers have released an image of a man they would like to identify.
A former Kent Police officer has been charged with rape, sexual assault and misconduct in a public office
Jamie Woodhams was the subject of an investigation by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate after a report made to the force in October 2022. [block_2] The 51-year-old, of Ashford, has now been charged with six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Detectives investigating a suspicious fire in Margate have issued images of a man they would like to speak to
The fire was reported to have been started outside a property in Westbrook Avenue between 10.10pm and 11.20pm on Sunday 9 June 2024. [block_2] The fire was seen and quickly extinguished before it could spread and nobody was injured during the incident.
Man Hospitalised After Crash on M25 Near Dartford
A man has been hospitalised following a collision between a car and a motorbike on the M25 near Dartford this morning. [block_2] Police were alerted to the incident at 9:10 am today (Saturday, June 8), which occurred close to where Junction 2 of the M25 intersects with the A2 in Dartford.
Man Arrested for Fly-Tipping and Multiple Traffic Offenses in Kent
Kent Police have arrested a man on suspicion of fly-tipping, along with several other traffic-related offences. The arrest occurred this morning as part of a crackdown on rural crime. [block_2] The individual is now under investigation for a host of violations, including:
Bungalow Fire in Herne Bay Brought Under Control
Final Update: The “warn and inform” notice advising people to avoid the area has been lifted, and Mayfield Road has been reopened in both directions. Residents and motorists are thanked for their patience and cooperation. [block_2] Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) reduced the number of fire engines at the scene from six to four […]
Officers in Thanet have seized suspected stolen goods found in the boot of a hire car
Police were on patrol in the Westwood Road area of Broadstairs on Friday 24 May 2024 when they were made aware by security staff that clothing and other items to the value of around £92 had been loaded into a shopping trolley and removed from a business without payment. [block_2] Officers also located a car […]
Officers are appealing for information in connection with an attempted robbery alleged to have happened near to an industrial estate in A…
Kent Police received a third-party report at 6.45pm on Monday 3 June 2024 that three teenagers had assaulted a boy and attempted to take a bag from him, on a footpath between Mace Lane and Heathfield Road behind the fire station. [block_2] It was reported that the four boys left the scene in the direction […]
Officers are appealing for information in connection with an attempted robbery alleged to have happened near to an industrial estate in A…
Kent Police received a third-party report at 6.45pm on Monday 3 June 2024 that three teenagers had assaulted a boy and attempted to take a bag from him, on a footpath between Mace Lane and Heathfield Road behind the fire station. [block_2] It was reported that the four boys left the scene in the direction […]
Officers are appealing for information in connection with an attempted robbery alleged to have happened near to an industrial estate in Ashford
Kent Police received a third-party report at 6.45pm on Monday 3 June 2024 that three teenagers had assaulted a boy and attempted to take a bag from him, on a footpath between Mace Lane and Heathfield Road behind the fire station. [block_2] It was reported that the four boys left the scene in the direction […]
Alfie Murray a registered sex offender from Medway who continued to target young girls online has been jailed
Alfie Murray was convicted on 1 June 2022 of sex offences involving children and was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). [block_2] This had a number of conditions which included notifying the police if he took possession of an internet-enabled device or had any unsupervised communication with a child under 16 years […]
A suspect has been charged with offences against four girls in Folkestone
Kent Police was called shortly after 1.30pm on Sunday 2 June 2024 following a report that a man had touched a girl on the leg and made inappropriate comments in the Road of Remembrance. [block_2] Officers attended and a suspect was quickly identified and arrested the same afternoon.
An appeal for witnesses has been issued after a woman was assaulted while walking dogs in Deal
The assault was reported to have taken place at around 5.15pm on Monday 27 May 2024 as the victim, a woman in her fifties, walked her dogs with a friend, in Wellington Parade, Walmer. [block_2] They approached an unknown woman who reportedly shouted at them, before hitting the victim to the ground and repeatedly kicking […]
Manhunt Underway for Escaped Prisoner Jacob Winnett in Sheppey Area
Kent Police have launched a widespread manhunt for Jacob Winnett, a criminal who has escaped from Sheppey prison. Winnett, known for his prolific burglary spree, is now unlawfully at large and believed to be in the Sheppey area, with potential links to Medway. [block_2] Winnett’s escape has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting authorities to […]
