Kent Police Appeals for Witnesses Following Hit-and-Run Collision on M20
Kent Police Urges Public Assistance in Identifying Driver of Stolen Vehicle [block_2] Kent Police has launched an appeal for witnesses following a hit-and-run collision on the M20 near Wrotham. The incident occurred on the London-bound carriageway just before junction 3 at 5:20 am on Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Police Appeal After Attempted Jewellery Theft from Elderly Woman in Gravesend
Two Suspects Sought Following Disturbing Incident on Windmill Street [block_2] Kent Police have issued an appeal for information after two women attempted to steal jewellery from an elderly woman who had fallen over in Gravesend.
Special Constabulary Drone Team help to detain a suspect following an incident near Tonbridge
A member of the Special Constabulary Drone Team has helped detain a suspect following an incident near Tonbridge. [block_2] On the evening of Friday 29 March 2024, police were called to a suspected drink or drug driver near the village of Penshurst.
A criminal who conspired to launder money from victims of fraud has been jailed for five years
Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate launched an investigation after receiving reports that trade customers had been tricked into paying money into the wrong bank accounts. [block_2] Mayowa Christopher, 30, was a member of an organised group with links to Thanet that gained access to people’s finances by pretending to work for […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Rolvenden
It was reported that a man sustained an injury after the bicycle he was riding collided with the door of a stationary blue Ford car in Maytham Road, Rolvenden Layne. The collision took place at 12.40pm on Sunday 24 March 2024. [block_2] The 65-year-old man was taken to a London hospital where he died four […]
Major Road Closure Following Collision Involving HGV and Car on A249 in Kent
Northbound Carriageway Shut Down Between Bobbing and Key Street [block_2] A serious road traffic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and a car has resulted in the closure of the A249 northbound in Kent, causing significant disruption for commuters. The incident, which occurred between the B2006 junction in Bobbing and the A2 junction at […]
Kent Police Close Dover Road Following Report of Man on Roof in Folkestone
Kent Police have closed Dover Road between St Michael’s Street and Charlotte Street following a report of a man climbing onto a roof. The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. this evening, causing disruptions in the area. [block_2] Details are currently limited, but according to reports, authorities responded to the scene after receiving information about […]
Detectives are seeking witnesses after a man was injured during a knife assault in Herne Bay
Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened outside a pub in Central Parade. [block_2] Kent Police was called to the location at 11.55pm on Friday 29 March 2024. Patrols attended and a man was taken to hospital with injuries, which are not life-threatening. Two men and a teenage boy were […]
Operation Brock Implemented in Dover: Police Assist with Traffic Management
Operation Brock is currently underway in Dover as authorities work to manage freight and local traffic flow with the assistance of police personnel and @HighwaysSEAST. The operation aims to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles through the area, despite potential challenges. [block_2] Operation Brock represents a concerted effort by authorities to address traffic congestion and […]
Man Admits to Repainting 37 Postboxes Across Dartford
Residents of Dartford have been left perplexed and intrigued by a spree of postbox makeovers, as a local man confesses to the colourful transformation of 37 postboxes across the area. [block_2] Danny Whisken, residing in Chaucer Way, Dartford, admitted to causing criminal damage without lawful excuse between January 31 and March 9, 2024. The 33-year-old […]
Five arrests have been made and people were stopped and searched after extra police officers were brought into Canterbury this week
Kent Police instituted a 48-hour dispersal order in the city centre on Wednesday 27 March 2024 following reports of teenagers attempting to steal from other teenagers in the Dane John Gardens and city wall areas on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 March. [block_2] Extra patrols will continue to be carried out in the area, with […]
Officers investigating two assaults in a Maidstone nightclub have released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist enquiries.
Kent Police was called at around 3.20am on Saturday 2 March 2024 to Ovation in Gabriel’s Hill, where it is alleged that, following a verbal altercation, a man punched a woman in the face, causing her to fall to the floor. The suspect is reported to have then dragged a man to the floor by […]
Man Charged in Connection with Burglary at Deal Shop
A man has been charged in connection with a reported burglary at a shop in Deal, Kent, following a swift response from authorities. [block_2] Kent Police received a call on the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024, reporting a break-in at a premises located on Beauchamp Road. It was reported that during the overnight hours, […]
12-Year-Old Boy Charged with Attempted Murder in Sittingbourne
A 12-year-old boy has been brought before the courts after being charged with attempted murder following a serious incident in Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne. The incident occurred at approximately 3:55 pm on Friday, March 22, 2024, resulting in severe injuries to a teenage girl. [block_2] The identity of the accused cannot be disclosed due to legal […]
Kent Police have issued CCTV images following a reported burglary in Gravesend
The incident happened between 12.15pm and 12.25pm on Saturday 10 February 2024, at a property in Canal Road. [block_2] A man who was not a resident is alleged to have entered a communal post room and attempted to gain entry to two letter boxes.
Operation Henhouse: over 400 arrests and £19m seized in national campaign tackling fraud
Over 400 people have been arrested in a crackdown on fraud coordinated by the National Economic Crime Centre and City of London Police. [block_2] The activity, which was the third iteration of the multi-agency Operation Henhouse, ran across February and March 2024 and resulted in:
Suspect Charged in Connection with Two Armed Robberies in Swanley
Karl Kaynar, 40, of no fixed address, faces multiple charges following incidents at Domino’s Pizza and Asda petrol station [block_2] A suspect has been charged in connection with two armed robberies that occurred in Swanley over the weekend, prompting a swift response from Kent Police.
M2 Closed in Kent Following Serious Collision traffic being turned for collision invesigation work near Sittingbourne
[block_2] The westbound carriageway of the M2 in Kent has been closed between Junction 6 (Faversham) and Junction 5 (Sittingbourne) due to a serious collision.
