Matthew Sparkes Jailed After Causing Major Pile-Up on A2 in Gravesend
An alarming incident on the A2 in Gravesend left several injured victims, with the responsible driver fleeing the scene without providing assistance. [block_2] Matthew Sparkes, driving an Audi S3 Quattro on the coastbound carriageway of the A2, made a sudden lane change from the outside to the inside lane. In the process, his vehicle collided […]
Kent Police Appeal for Information on Missing Teenagers in Folkestone
Kent Police have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of two missing teenagers believed to be in the Folkestone area. [block_2] Seventeen-year-old Cherise Broad and sixteen-year-old Rihanna Montgomery, both from Rochester, were reported missing on the evening of Monday, April 22, 2024.
A jail term has been imposed on a man who left a shopkeeper seriously injured following an attack in Dover – (ID 1201327)
Kurt Collins got into an argument with a member of staff at a shop in Snargate Street on the evening of Sunday 16 September 2023 before leaving the store. The shopkeeper followed Collins outside and an altercation occurred while Collins was in his van and the shopkeeper was on the pavement. The assailant then left […]
A jail term has been imposed on a man who left a shopkeeper seriously injured following an attack in Dover
Kurt Collins got into an argument with a member of staff at a shop in Snargate Street on the evening of Sunday 16 September 2023 before leaving the store. [block_2] The shopkeeper followed Collins outside and an altercation occurred while Collins was in his van and the shopkeeper was on the pavement.
A sawn-off shotgun was located by Kent Police officers during a search of a man’s home in Medway
Detectives arranged for a warrant to be executed at the property in Castle Street, Rochester, as they had reason to believe Robert Reading had access to firearms. [block_2] The search was carried out on Friday 2 September 2022 and as well as a number of legally-held air weapons, officers located a sawn-off shotgun with ammunition […]
Catapults seized from boys after wildlife targeted in Paddock Wood
Catapults and more than 60 ball bearings were seized from two boys in Paddock Wood following reports the weapons were being used to target wildlife. [block_2] Kent Police was called at around 2.20pm on Friday 19 April 2024, to concerns the catapults were being used a location near Putlands Sports Centre. It is alleged they […]
Appeal following assault in Canterbury
Detectives investigating an assault in Canterbury are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. [block_2] Kent Police was called at 3.20am on Sunday 21 April 2024 following a report a man had been assaulted in Canterbury Lane.
Three arrests were made and 16 people were searched for drugs as part of a proactive operation in Margate by Kent Police
Using plain clothes and uniformed officers, Thanet’s Community Safety Unit worked in and around streets in Cliftonville and Margate and focused on concerns flagged about drug use. [block_2] In total, the team found nine bags of spice, along with two seizures of cannabis. Four people were given community resolutions.
Arrest made following Folkestone assault
Officers have arrested a man following an assault in Folkestone. [block_2] Kent Police received reports at around 5.20pm on Saturday 20 April 2024 that a man had struck another man with a blunt object, near to the junction of Bradstone Road and Clarence Street.
Assault Leaves Man Injured in Folkestone
A disturbing incident unfolded in Folkestone on Saturday evening, as a man was reportedly assaulted with a tyre iron, resulting in a facial injury. The altercation took place on Bradstone Road at approximately 5:20 pm, leaving residents shocked and concerned. [block_2] According to eyewitnesses, the injured man was forcibly removed from a dark-coloured Audi bearing […]
Sex Offender Sentenced to 14 Years for Abusing Two Girls and a Woman
A sex offender has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing two girls and a woman. The investigation began in October 2019 when Kent Police received a report of a sexual assault on a woman in Dover the previous month. [block_2] As the investigation unfolded, detectives discovered there were non-recent offences against […]
A jail term has been imposed on a man who left a shopkeeper seriously injured following an attack in Dover
Kurt Collins got into an argument with a member of staff at a shop in Snargate Street on the evening of Sunday 16 September 2023 before leaving the store. [block_2] The shopkeeper followed Collins outside and an altercation occurred while Collins was in his van and the shopkeeper was on the pavement.
Officers are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Folkestone
Kent Police received reports at around 5.20pm on Saturday 20 April 2024 that a man had been assaulted by another man on Bradstone Road, near to the junction with Clarence Street. [block_2] It is alleged that the victim was struck with a blunt object and received a head injury before leaving the scene, in the […]
Appeal Following Two Suspicious Incidents in Canterbury
Authorities in Canterbury are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding two concerning incidents, as they release a CCTV image of a man believed to be connected to the events. [block_2] The incidents, both reported in March of this year, have raised alarms in the local community, prompting a thorough investigation by […]
A sex offender has been jailed for 14 years for sexually abusing two girls and a woman
Kent Police was contacted in October 2019 and a sexual assault on a woman at an address in Dover the previous month was reported. [block_2] An investigation was launched and detectives were later told of non-recent offences against two further victims, both of whom was abused in Ashford when they were children, one in the […]
Thieves Swipe £12,000 Worth of Bronze Statues from Rural Garden Without a Trace
Police are on the hunt for thieves who pulled off a daring heist, making off with three large bronze statues from a rural garden near Sellindge, Kent. The stolen artworks, including depictions of a stag, two deer, and a wishing well, are valued at an estimated £12,000. [block_2] The baffling theft occurred in the hamlet […]
Derelict Building Engulfed in Flames in Sittingbourne
On the night of Saturday, April 20, 2024, the tranquillity of Pembury Street in Sittingbourne was shattered by the sight of flames consuming a derelict building. Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly to reports of the blaze, dispatching two fire engines to the scene at approximately 9.52pm. [block_2] Equipped with essential tools including thermal […]
Garage Fire in Gravesend Prompt Swift Response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service
On Saturday evening, April 20, 2024, the tranquillity of Southfleet in Gravesend was disrupted by the alarming sight of a garage engulfed in flames. Kent Fire and Rescue Service swiftly responded to distress calls, dispatching five fire engines to the scene at approximately 7:22 PM local time. [block_2] Equipped with protective gear and breathing apparatus, […]
