Police Seize 300 Cannabis Plants After Fire at Industrial Site in Ashford
Kent Police have confiscated approximately 300 cannabis plants following a fire at a rural industrial site in Ashford. [block_2] The authorities were alerted to the incident around 11:30 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024. The report indicated a suspected cannabis cultivation at an address situated on Bethersden Road, Smarden, where a fire had also broken […]
Multi-Agency Response Launched in Maidstone After Attack on Police Officers
Late Sunday evening, Maidstone, Kent, witnessed a significant multi-agency response following an attack on three police officers with a white noxious substance. [block_2] The incident unfolded in Knightrider Street, prompting an extensive cordoning off of the area as emergency teams from the South East Coast Ambulance Service, Kent Police, and Kent Fire and Rescue Service […]
A21 Closed in Sevenoaks Due to Welfare Concerns for Woman
The A21 motorway in Sevenoaks was temporarily closed for over three hours yesterday following welfare concerns for a woman in the area. [block_2] Emergency services were alerted to the scene at 4:37 PM on March 15, 2024, after reports of welfare concerns for a person near the A21 in Sevenoaks.
Police Hunt Suspect After Violent Assault at Chatham Station
British Transport Police (BTP) in Kent are on the lookout for a suspect following a violent disturbance at Chatham station. The incident, which occurred last night, involved a male suspect assaulting three individuals. [block_2] According to reports from BTP Kent, the suspect, who fled the scene before the arrival of the police, had been involved […]
Suspect Charged in Boughton Murder Investigation
A suspect has been charged with murder following the tragic death of a man in Boughton-under-Blean, near Faversham. [block_2] The incident unfolded on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, when authorities responded to reports of a disturbance in The Street, Boughton-under-Blean, around 10:39 pm. Upon arrival, officers, alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service, discovered a man […]
Two Men Arrested in New Ash Green Following Car Theft
A police pursuit in New Ash Green led to the apprehension of two men suspected of stealing a car, as reported by Kent Police. [block_2] The incident unfolded just before 8.30 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, when Kent Police received a report of a white Jaguar F-Pace stolen from an address near Maidstone Road, […]
Second Suspect Charged in Connection with Herne Bay Assault
A second suspect has been charged in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Herne Bay on Sunday, March 3, 2024, prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities. [block_2] The incident unfolded on High Street at approximately 3:30 am, with reports indicating that a man and a woman were assaulted. Both victims were subsequently transported […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Assault in Boughton
A murder investigation has been initiated following the tragic death of a man after an assault near Faversham. Kent Police responded to reports of a disturbance in The Street, Boughton-under-Blean, at 10:39 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. [block_2] Upon arrival at the scene, officers, accompanied by the South East Coast Ambulance Service, discovered a […]
Two Arrested Following Attempted Burglary Near Gravesend
Kent Police have apprehended a man and a teenager following an attempted burglary near Gravesend, which led to a series of incidents involving dangerous driving and vehicle theft. [block_2] The sequence of events unfolded around midday on Friday, March 8, 2024, when Kent Police received reports of an attempted burglary in Southfleet, Gravesend. Two suspects […]
A sex offender from Whitstable has been jailed after admitting to a series of online offences
Detectives from Kent Police’s Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT) led an investigation in which charges were brought against James Clark, of Victoria Street, who carried out his crimes between December 2020 and January 2024. [block_2] Clark was charged with multiple offences, including nine counts of attempting sexual communication with a child; three counts of attempting […]
Appeal for Information Following the Death of Charlie Saywell
Kent Police are appealing for information to identify the locations visited by Charlie Saywell on the evening prior to his death. The 25-year-old soldier was tragically found deceased after his body was recovered from the River Medway, near Main Gate Road, Chatham, at 10:46 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. [block_2] It is believed that […]
Teenage Girl Reported Missing from Gravesend
Authorities are seeking information to locate a 17-year-old teenage girl who has gone missing from Gravesend. [block_2] Aaliyah Chana was reported missing on Sunday, March 3, 2024, and was last seen at approximately 7 pm in the Edwin Street area of the town.
Driver Miraculously Escapes Serious Injury After Car Accident on M2
In a remarkable turn of events early Monday morning, a man narrowly avoided severe injury after his vehicle veered off the carriageway on the M2, coming to a halt halfway up an embankment. The incident, occurring between junctions three and four on the coastbound carriageway during the rush hour, prompted immediate responses from emergency services. […]
Man Re-Arrested as Dartford Postbox Paintings Continue
A man has been re-arrested after further incidents of postboxes being repainted across Dartford.
Since January 31, postboxes have been repainted in “acts of criminal damage” – with the majority of the incidents in the Temple Hill area.
Originally, many of these postboxes were repainted in a block gold colour but in recent weeks the postboxes have been flaunting more interesting designs.
Kent Police previously arrested a man on February 13 in connection with the initial post box painting incidents.
The arrest was made when police were on patrol in Oldfield Place, Dartford, noticed a man fitting the description of a suspect.
Officers said that he had been released on bail until May 4 while enquiries continue.
A spokesperson for Kent Police provided an update today stating that “a man in his 30’s has been re-arrested on suspicion of further offences and remains under investigation”.
A variety of patterns have been seen on the postboxes – on February 4, a postbox on Farnol Road was seen sporting a black and white pattern that looks a little like cow print.
Then on February 19, residents awoke to find some boxes painted pink with gold splotches, just like Mr Blobby.
Mr Blobby is a character originally featured on the British Saturday night variety show Noel’s House Party, broadcast on BBC One during the 90s.
Two of the Mr Blobby postboxes were seen in Temple Hill at the corner of Trevithick Drive and Wellcome Avenue and on Joyce Green Lane.
The next day on February 20 a post box on St Vincents Road was spotted painted in purple, gold and red with ‘Creme Egg’ written on it.
On February 27, the postbox with the Union Jack pattern was sighted in Trevithick Drive.
Most recently a drumstick style postbox was seen yesterday (March 8) in the Temple Hill area.
Royal Mail says it is in the process of restoring the postboxes to their original red painting.
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed and Banned from Entering Stores Across Kent
Christopher Lamb, 42, of Love Lane, Faversham, has been sentenced to three months in prison and banned from entering several stores across Kent for three years after pleading guilty to eight counts of shop theft. [block_2] Lamb received the sentence at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on February 29, 2024. Additionally, he will be subject to a […]
Police Seek Public Assistance in Maidstone Assault Investigation
Police in Maidstone have released a CCTV image of a man as part of their investigation into a serious assault that occurred in Week Street. [block_2] Kent Police responded to a report of an assault on February 11, 2024, at approximately 4:20 am. According to reports, a man allegedly punched his victim, causing them to […]
Motorist Arrested Following Alleged Assault at M20 Services Near Maidstone
A motorist has been apprehended by Kent Police after allegedly assaulting another driver during an altercation at the M20 service station near Maidstone. The incident occurred in a lorry parking area at junction 8, just before 10 pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024. [block_2] According to reports, the driver of a lorry was assaulted by […]
Suspect Charged with Serious Assault in Ramsgate Appears in Court
A suspect has appeared in court charged with carrying out a serious assault in Ramsgate, Kent, as authorities continue their investigation into the incident. [block_2] Kent Police responded to a call on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at around 7 a.m., reporting that a man had sustained injuries, including a suspected stab wound, at Hurst Grove.
