M2 Closed in Kent Following Serious Collision traffic being turned for collision invesigation work near Sittingbourne
The westbound carriageway of the M2 in Kent has been closed between Junction 6 (Faversham) and Junction 5 (Sittingbourne) due to a serious collision. [block_2] National Highways Traffic Officers are also assisting with traffic management efforts in the area. [block_4] Diversion Route: Motorists are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol: Road Users […]
Urgent Appeal: Missing 14-Year-Old Abby Dedman
Authorities in Smarden are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Abby Dedman, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from the Pluckley Road area. [block_2] Abby was last seen at 7:12 PM on Friday, March 22, 2024. Described as white, approximately four feet eleven inches tall, and of a small build, she has straight, shoulder-length brown […]
12-Year-Old Boy Charged with Attempted Murder in Sittingbourne Assault
Kent Police have charged a 12-year-old boy with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the assault of a teenage girl in Sittingbourne. [block_2] The incident unfolded on Friday, March 22, 2024, when officers responded to a distress call on Adelaide Drive at 3:55 PM. Reports indicated that a 15-year-old girl […]
12-Year-Old Arrested After Stabbing in Sittingbourne
Authorities are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old was arrested after a knife attack on a teenager in Sittingbourne. The incident occurred on Adelaide Drive and was reported to Kent Police at approximately 15.55 GMT on Friday, March 23, 2024. [block_2] Emergency responders, including officers from Kent Police and the South East Coast Ambulance Service, […]
Fire Breaks Out in Flats in Tunbridge Wells
In a developing incident, Kent Fire and Rescue Service is currently responding to a fire that erupted in a block of flats located on Linden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells. [block_2] As of Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2,13pm, six fire engines and a height vehicle have been deployed to the scene to combat the blaze. […]
Teenager Seriously Assaulted in Sittingbourne: Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was seriously assaulted in Sittingbourne, prompting a police investigation. [block_2] The incident occurred at approximately 3:55 pm on Friday, March 23, 2024, on Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne. Upon receiving a report of the assault, officers swiftly responded to the scene alongside the South East Coast Ambulance […]
Two men who were quickly tracked down and arrested by police after carrying out a burglary in Ashford have been jailed
On Friday 21 July 2023 at around 11.30pm, Jack Grindley, 21, and Leon Melson, 20, broke into a property in Lauren Van Der Post Way. [block_2] A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, also entered the property while Ella Steadman, 22, waited outside the address.
Motorist Jailed for Fatally Striking Pedestrian on Pelican Crossing
Naomi North, a 30-year-old motorist, has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment after failing to stop following a collision that resulted in the death of a disabled pedestrian on a pelican crossing. [block_2] The tragic incident occurred on New Road in Chatham at approximately 10:50 pm on Monday, August 10, 2020. The victim, a man […]
A convicted sex offender has been jailed again after he was found using his phone to send explicit messages to a child
Former East Malling resident, David Knight, used social media apps to befriend the young boy and made repeated attempts to meet the victim on his own. [block_2] Knight, 46, was previously sentenced in 2005 to more than six years’ imprisonment, for offences relating to the sexual abuse of children. He was convicted under his former […]
Major Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests and Charges in North Kent
A significant investigation into the supply of class A drugs in North Kent has resulted in a series of arrests and charges. Officers from Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team, after extensive surveillance and analysis, identified a specific phone line allegedly responsible for distributing cocaine to users in Dartford, Longfield, and Gravesend since the […]
Abusive partner held a knife to the victim’s neck
An abusive partner who repeatedly assaulted and stalked a woman near Maidstone has been jailed. [block_2] Jack Hennessy was responsible for a campaign of violence, control, and intimidation over several months, which included holding a knife to his victim’s neck.
Three Arrested Following Assault in Paddock Wood
In a swift response to a reported assault, Kent Police have arrested three men in connection with an incident involving a metal pole attack in Paddock Wood. [block_2] The authorities were alerted to the disturbance shortly before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, near Old Kent Road. According to initial reports, the victim, who […]
Multi-agency operation leads officers to seize more than 120,000 illicit cigarettes
A multi-agency operation has resulted in officers seizing approximately 120,000 illicit cigarettes across Dartford and Gravesham. [block_2] On Friday 8 March 2024, officers from the Community Safety Units in Dartford and Gravesend joined forces with Home Office Immigration Enforcement and visited 22 shops to check that businesses were adhering to licensing and immigration laws.
Appeal following fatal collision on the M26 near Sevenoaks
Witnesses and dashcam footage are sought following a fatal collision on the eastbound carriageway of the M26 near Sevenoaks. At around 11.02pm on Tuesday 19 March 2024, a collision involving a blue BMW 1 Series and a white VW Caddy took place between the junctions for the M25 and Wrotham Heath. [block_2] Emergency services attended […]
Serious Collision Closes M26 Eastbound in Kent
A serious collision has resulted in the closure of the M26 eastbound in Kent between junction 5 of the M25 (for the A21 near Sevenoaks) and junction 2A (near Wrotham Heath). The incident, which occurred earlier today, has led to significant traffic disruption in the area. [block_2] Emergency services, including Kent Police, Kent Fire and […]
Closure Order Issued for Troublesome Maidstone Flat
A flat in Maidstone, linked to a string of incidents involving violence, drug misuse, noise, and anti-social behaviour, has been served with a closure order. The order, issued at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 15, 2024, follows numerous complaints from residents living near Wallis Avenue in Parkwood. [block_2] The closure order, initially set for […]
Maidstone man charged with assaulting police officers with corrosive substance
A suspect has been charged with assaulting four police officers with a corrosive substance in Maidstone. [block_2] Kent Police was called at 5.15pm on Sunday 17 March 2024, to a report of a man damaging property at an address in Knightrider Street.
An image of a woman has been released by officers investigating an assault in #Folkestone
At around 10.40pm on Monday 4 March 2024, a taxi driver was assaulted in his car in Cheriton Road. He did not sustain any serious injuries. [block_2] Officers are investigating and have released an image of a woman who may be able to assist their enquiries.
