Witnesses are sought following an attempted robbery of a child in Sissinghurst near Cranbrook
Detectives are appealing for information after two suspects were arrested in connection with allegations a 12-year-old boy was threatened with a knife. The incident is reported to have happened at around 5pm on Saturday 20 April 2024, at a location on Sissinghurst Road close to the junction with Common Road. [block_2] It is alleged the […]
Kent Police Release CCTV in Kidnapping and Blackmail Investigation
Kent Police have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to concerning an alleged kidnapping and blackmail incident that occurred in Headcorn, Kent. The police are calling for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual who may have crucial information related to the case. [block_2] The incident reportedly took place on Saturday, […]
Dover Man Arrested on Domestic Abuse Charges Following Tip from Off-Duty Officer
A man has been arrested in Dover following allegations of controlling behaviour and assault in a domestic situation, thanks to a tip-off from an off-duty Kent Police officer. The arrest, carried out by officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) Kent, occurred after concerns were raised regarding the treatment of a woman. [block_2] The off-duty […]
A rogue roofer has been jailed for six years after deliberately ripping off his customers with overpriced repairs
Terry Green, 27, gained his victims’ trust by initially charging reasonable prices before telling them additional and far more expensive work was required. [block_2] Kent Police became aware of his offending in April 2022 when a resident of Westgate, Thanet, reported paying Green £1,650 for repairs that were then not completed.
Investigators have made six further arrests following a disturbance in Sheerness
The incident involving 10 to 15 people, happened in the High Street near its junction with Beach Street, at around 8.30pm on Saturday 4 May 2024. The disorder did not lead to any reported injuries. [block_2] The latest suspects, four men, a woman and a teenage girl, were detained on Tuesday 7 May. They are […]
An image of a man has been issued as part of an investigation into a sexual assault in Canterbury
A woman reported that between 11.50pm on 27 April 2024 and 12.20am the following morning, she was touched inappropriately over clothing by a man. [block_2] The victim was in Canterbury High Street when the incident took place, and the suspect then walked off towards Castle Street.
M20 Closed in Kent After Heavy Goods Vehicle Fire Sparks Carriageway Shutdown
A heavy goods vehicle fire has forced the closure of the westbound lanes of the M20 in Kent, causing significant disruption to traffic flow between junctions 3 and 1. [block_2] Emergency services, including Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue, are currently on the scene, alongside National Highways Traffic Officers, to manage the incident and […]
Man Charged with Murder Following Disturbance in Four Elms
Kent Police responded to a distress call on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m. The call reported an assault at a residential property located in Styles Close, Four Elms, near Edenbridge. Emergency medical services from the South East Coast Ambulance Service also swiftly arrived at the scene. [block_2] Tragically, despite the efforts of […]
Major Theft and Damage Reported at Maidstone Services
In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that 28 lorries parked at Maidstone Services were targeted by vandals, resulting in extensive damage. Reports indicate that the perpetrators slashed the tyres of all 28 lorries, causing substantial financial loss to the owners and operators. [block_2] Furthermore, the thieves made off with four pallets […]
Arrest Made After Attempted Handbag Theft in Dartford
Kent Police have reported an arrest following an attempted theft of a handbag from an elderly woman in Dartford. [block_2] The incident occurred on Friday, May 3, 2024, as the victim, an octogenarian, was waiting at a bus stop situated in Home Gardens.
A suspect has been charged with murder after a man died following a reported assault on a farm near Canterbury
Kent Police was called to the farm off Nickle Lane, Chartham, at 8.40pm on Sunday 5 May 2024 following a report a man had been assaulted. [block_2] Officers attended along with South East Coast Ambulance Service and a 51-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
CCTV footage has been issued by officers investigating a series of indecent exposure offences near Tunbridge Wells
Police believe the man pictured may have important information in connection with incidents reported in similar locations, close to Rusthall and Langton Green. [block_2] Publication of the footage follows a previous Kent Police appeal after allegations were made of three separate offences between 12 and 30 April 2024.
Body Found in Truro Road, Ramsgate, Following Welfare Concerns for Man
The tranquil streets of Ramsgate were disrupted this morning as emergency services descended on Truro Road in response to welfare concerns for a man in his 40s. Sadly, their worst fears were realized when the man was found deceased at the scene. [block_2] The incident, which unfolded shortly after 6 a.m., saw a significant emergency […]
Train Services Halted as Person Struck in Dartford Area
A significant emergency service presence descended upon Dartford Railway Station in Kent following reports of a casualty on the tracks. [block_2] Kent Police, along with the British Transport Police (BTP), fire service, and ambulance service, rushed to the scene located in Station Approach, Dartford, at approximately 11 am.
Witnesses with video footage are being urged to come forward following a violent disturbance in Sheerness High Street
At around 8.30pm on Saturday 4 May 2024 a fight involving around 10-15 people broke out near the junction with Beach Street, resulting in damage being caused to local businesses and vehicles. [block_2] No serious injuries were reported.
Conservative Matthew Scott Secures Third Term as Kent Police and Crime Commissioner
Conservative Matthew Scott has clinched victory in the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner election, securing his third consecutive term in office, despite facing a diminished share of the vote. [block_2] Defeating his rivals Lenny Rolles (Labour) and Graham Colley (Liberal Democrat), Scott emerged triumphant in today’s election, signalling a continuation of his tenure as the […]
Couple Jailed for Using Drones to Smuggle Drugs into UK Prisons
A husband and wife duo, Sajad Hashimi and Zerka Maranay, both hailing from Compayne Gardens in Camden, London, have been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a sophisticated operation involving drone deliveries of drugs into prisons across the UK. Their criminal enterprise, which spanned from August 2022 to October 2023, saw more than 100 drone incursions, […]
Officers investigating a violent disturbance in Edenbridge have made two arrests
Kent Police was called to the incident, which took place in the Pine Grove and Crouch House Road area, just after 12am on Thursday 2 May 2024. [block_2] It is reported that three men arrived at the scene in a black BMW and assaulted two men who appeared to be known to them. The suspects then left the scene in the same […]
