Proactive officers have seized cocaine and cash at a property in Medway
On Friday 24 May 2024, constables investigating the supply of class A drugs executed a search warrant at an address in Chatham. A bag of cocaine and more than £1,000 were recovered along with a mobile phone. A suspect was arrested and taken into custody. [block_2] Michael Day, of Dale Street, Chatham was later charged […]
An investigation is underway after a van driver was allegedly assaulted by a group of motorcyclists in Ashford
Officers are carrying out enquiries following reports the victim had just arrived at the Eureka Leisure Park on Monday 6 May 2024 when his van was surrounded by approximately 20 motorcyclists sometime between 7.30am and 8.30am. [block_2] When the vehicles came to a stop, the van driver was reportedly assaulted through the window of his […]
Man Charged in Connection with Serious Collision in Garlinge
Detectives from Kent Police investigating a serious collision in Garlinge, Kent, have charged a man following an incident that left three women requiring hospital treatment. The collision occurred at the junction of Garlinge High Street and Shottendane Road on Friday, May 24, 2024. [block_2] According to reports, a black Vauxhall Astra collided with a white […]
Investigators are appealing for information following a collision involving a police vehicle in Teynham, near Sittingbourne
At 12.37am on Sunday 26 May 2024, an officer driving a marked patrol car was responding to an urgent call with the vehicle’s sirens sounding and blue lights illuminated, when it was involved in a collision with a white Ford Focus on the A2 London Road. [block_2] The police officer and the two occupants of […]
Incident at St Mary’s Island, Chatham: Person Rescued After Falling into Basin 2
This morning, a dramatic rescue unfolded at St Mary’s Island, Chatham, when a person fell into the water at Basin 2. The incident occurred around 9 am near the Boardwalk off Maritime Way. [block_2] Emergency services were alerted at approximately 8:30 am, prompting a swift and coordinated response. The Coastguard, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, […]
Officers investigating several reports of indecent exposure and sexual assault in Folkestone are appealing for witnesses
During the evening of Saturday 25 May 2024, it is reported that a man indecently exposed himself and assaulted several women by touching them over their clothes in bars in Tontine Street, Folkestone. [block_2] Officers attended the scene and located and arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with the incident. He remains in custody while […]
A suspected burglar is to appear in court following a burglary at a property in Canterbury
Kent Police received a report that at around 11.30pm on Monday 13 May 2024, tools valued at more than £1,000 were stolen from a house that was under renovation in Westgate Grove. [block_2] An investigation was completed by detectives from East Division CID, including the examination of CCTV footage in the area. On Friday 24 […]
Witnesses sought following multiple assaults in Sheppey
Investigators are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested following a disturbance at a caravan park in Leysdown-on-Sea. The incident happened at the Harts Holiday Park, Leysdown Road, between 1am and 1.45am on Sunday 19 May 2024. It is reported several people were assaulted by a man and damage was caused to the patio […]
Independent Office for Police Conduct probe launched in Kent after trio injured in pursuit in Margate
Witnesses are sought following a serious collision in Garlinge near Margate. Shortly after 9.30am on Friday 24 May 2024, a black Vauxhall Astra was involved in a collision with a white Toyota Aygo at the junction of Garlinge High Street and Shottendane Road. [block_2] Emergency services attended and two women who were in the Toyota […]
More than 600 children in Swale have been learning about issues they may face as they embark on secondary school
The ‘Swale Safety in Action’ event took place between Monday 20 and Friday 24 May 2024, and saw more than 16 primary schools take part. [block_2] The children attended the Swallows Leisure Centre where they were given advice about the dangers of carrying knives, taking drugs and drinking alcohol. They also received inputs on hate […]
Air Ambulance Attends Serious Crash on Shottendane Road, Garlinge Near Margate
Police and paramedics are also in attendance, working to manage the situation and provide medical assistance to those involved. [block_2] Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
A CCTV image has been released by detectives investigating a burglary in Canterbury
Between 11pm on Monday 13 May 2024 and 5am the following morning, a house in Westgate Grove was broken into and tools stolen from inside. [block_2] An investigation into the incident is ongoing and officers have released an image of a man who may be able to assist enquiries.
Gravesend Meopham bus tractor crash: East Sussex Driver Arrested
A man has been arrested after a serious crash between a tractor and bus in Gravesend put 12 children and the bus driver in hospital. [block_2] The crash occurred on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green in Meopham before 3.30pm yesterday (May 23).
Gravesend Meopham bus and tractor crash: 12 Children in hospital
Children are amongst those taken to hospital after a serious crash between a tractor and bus in Gravesend. [block_2] The crash occurred on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green in Meopham shortly before 3.30pm yesterday (May 23).
A convicted fraudster has been ordered by the courts to pay back more than £160,000 which he scammed from a business in Thanet
Benjamin Cullen faces an additional prison sentence if he fails to pay the entire sum within three months. [block_2] In July 2022, Cullen was sentenced to four years and nine months imprisonment after pleading guilty to four counts of fraud by abuse of position. The Herne Bay resident had stolen more than £240,000 after abusing his […]
Information is sought to help find a mother and daughter missing from Chatham
Roxana Lazar, 25, and her three-year-old daughter Maria Botezatu were reported missing on Tuesday 21 May 2024. [block_2] Roxana is described as slim with brown hair and brown eyes. They are believed to still be in the Medway area.
Driver arrested after 12 children taken to hospital from collision with a tractor
Dashcam and phone footage continues to be sought by officers investigating a serious collision involving a bus and a tractor near Meopham. The collision happened at around 3.25pm on Wednesday 22 May, at a location on the A227 South Street near Culverstone Green. Police attended the scene, which was close to the junction for Chapman’s […]
Bus Crash in Kent Leaves At Least Five Children Injured
At least five children have been taken to hospital with injuries following a collision involving a bus and a tractor in Kent. The incident occurred on the A227 near Meopham, close to the junction with Chapman’s Hill, around 3.25pm, shortly after the end of the school day. [block_2] Emergency services, including the air ambulance, paramedics, […]
