Kent Police probe into a series of indecent exposure offences near Tunbridge Wells
At least three incidents have been reported during April 2024, in similar locations close to Langton Green and Rusthall. [block_2] At around 1.20pm on Friday 12 April, a woman was walking along a footpath between Rusthall Road and Langton Road when she saw a man on the outskirts of woodland. It is alleged he was […]
Evil sister-in-law GUILTY of murdering pub landlord seconds after CCTV showed her slapping phone away from him
A woman has been convicted of murder after fatally stabbing a man outside a pub in Maidstone. Stephanie Langley was found guilty of the murder of 52-year-old Matthew Bryant in an unprovoked attack. [block_2] The tragic incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Monday, 11 September 2023, on Lower Boxley Road. Maidstone Crown Court heard that […]
Three arrests have been made as more than 1,000 cannabis plants were seized at cultivation in Ramsgate
Kent Police carried out a drugs warrant at a commercial unit in the town on the morning of Wednesday 1 May 2024. [block_2] During the visit, three people were seen leaving the back of the building and were detained by officers.
Man Arrested After Tragic Channel Crossing Incident Claims Five Lives
A 23-year-old Sudanese national has been arrested in Hayes, west London, following a devastating incident in which five migrants, including a seven-year-old girl, lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed the arrest and stated that the individual is currently being interviewed by law enforcement officers. [block_2] […]
Swale Investigators Crack Down on Shop Theft: Suspect Charged with Multiple Offences
Swale investigators are intensifying efforts to combat shop theft after multiple reports of stolen items from various stores in Sheerness. Kent Police received reports between Thursday, February 15, and Sunday, April 28, 2024, detailing thefts of items such as alcohol, meat, washing products, and cosmetics from seven different stores located in the High Street, Bridge […]
A fraudster who tricked four victims into paying a total of £159,000 into a sham investment fund has been jailed
Tritex Global Limited invited clients to participate in a form of fixed-odds betting known as binary option trading, in which those involved make predictions on the movement of stocks and shares. [block_2] Whilst this type of trading is very high risk and has since been banned in the UK, an investigation by the Kent and […]
Five people have been arrested in connection with supplying drugs in Dover
Officers attended an address in Castle Street on Monday 29 April 2024 and seized quantities of class A drugs – believed to be heroin and cocaine – along with mobile phones and an amount of cash. [block_2] Two men were arrested at the scene along with three teenage boys.
Two men have been charged with offences following reports of a serious assault in Meopham
The incident happened at a property in the village at around 8.50pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024. [block_2] Kent Police was contacted after a man suffered injuries and officers subsequently pursued a vehicle with the assistance of a police helicopter. Two men were later arrested in Erskine Road, Gravesend. Patrols also seized quantities of cocaine […]
Vapes, illicit tobacco and cash have been seized during a multi-agency operation in Gravesend
On Wednesday 24 April 2024, officers from North Kent’s Community Safety Unit targeted three shops across Dartford and Gravesend which were suspected of selling unregulated products. [block_2] In total £4,000 was recovered along with more than 1,200 vapes and over 94,000 cigarettes. Officers also seized 20kg of shisha and 46 pouches of tobacco.
A man has been charged following a report of an attempted robbery in Canterbury
Kent Police was contacted on Thursday 25 April 2024 to report that a man had approached a woman in the High Street the previous night and had demanded she hand over items to him. An arrest was made later that day. [block_2] On Friday 26 April, officers charged Edvaldo Vidal, of Hovenden Close, Canterbury, with […]
A man has been charged following a fire in Dover
Kent Police was called at around 4pm on Tuesday 23 April 2024 to a report of a fire at a property in Roosevelt Road. [block_2] Officers attended along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the fire and occupants of the building were evacuated.
A man has been arrested after an attempted robbery was reported in Canterbury
Kent Police received a report on Thursday 25 April 2024 that a man had approached a woman in the High Street at around 10.30pm the previous night. [block_2] It was alleged that the man pulled at the woman’s coat and demanded she hand over items to him that she had recently bought, before following her […]
A man from Dover who made repeated attempts to intimidate his victim after burgling his property has been jailed
William Gridley, 39, broke into an address on Melbourne Avenue on Saturday 3 December 2022 and stole electrical equipment and cash, along with other items. [block_2] A witness saw Gridley, who went to and from the property to steal items several times during the burglary and alerted Kent Police.
Witnesses are sought by officers investigating reported dangerous driving in Birchington
At 5.09pm on Thursday 25 April 2024, police were called to a collision involving a grey Mercedes and a red Renault on the A299 Thanet Way near the St Nicholas-at-Wade roundabout. [block_2] It was reported that the Mercedes had left the scene following the collision and was driven along the Canterbury Road towards Birchington, where […]
Officers make arrests and recover over £100,000 of stolen plant machinery
Arrests have been made and more than £100,000 worth of stolen plant machinery recovered as part of an ongoing investigation by Rural Task Force officers. [block_2] The stolen property was recovered from sites on the Isle of Sheppey and Marden near Maidstone.
Detectives have used forensic marking technology to catch a man who repeatedly breached a restraining order
The grease, more commonly used to detect thefts, shows up under ultra-violet light, allowing officers to see if someone has come into contact with an object. Kent Police have been trialling the substance as part of a test pilot, supported by the College of Policing. [block_2] Officers from the East Kent Proactive Domestic Abuse Team […]
Multiple Individuals Charged Under National Security Act in Counter Terrorism Policing Investigation
In a groundbreaking development, several individuals have been charged under the National Security Act as part of a comprehensive investigation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. [block_2] The charges, brought under the newly enacted legislation from December 2023, mark a significant milestone in law enforcement’s efforts to address national security threats. Commander Dominic […]
Fatal House Fire Claims Man’s Life in Lenham, Maidstone
Tragedy struck in Lenham, Maidstone, late Friday night as Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a devastating house fire on Robins Close. The alarm was raised at 11:53 pm on Friday, April 26, 2024, prompting the swift deployment of three fire engines to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters donned breathing apparatus and utilized high-pressure […]
