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.
Firefighters Carry Out Roof Extrication After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Swanley
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a collision involving two vehicles on the A20 coastbound, near the Swanley Interchange and M25 junction, prompting a swift and coordinated emergency operation. [block_2] Three fire engines were dispatched to the scene, where firefighters utilized hydraulic cutting equipment to extricate a trapped individual from one of the vehicles […]
Investigators Seek Witnesses Following Fatal Collision on A299 in Herne Bay
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is appealing for witnesses after a tragic collision claimed the life of a man on the A299, Thanet Way in Herne Bay. [block_2] The incident occurred on the coastbound carriageway near the Margate Road Interchange at approximately 9:30 am on Friday, February 16, 2024. The collision involved three […]
Witness Appeal: Fatal A21 Collision near Tonbridge
Witnesses are sought following a fatal collision on the A21 near Tonbridge. At around 3.15pm on Tuesday 5 March 2024, a red Citroen C4 was travelling between the exits for Morleys Roundabout and Quarry Hill, when it left the southbound carriageway on the nearside. [block_2] The vehicle overturned and came to a halt in a […]
Traffic Disruption on A21 Following Vehicle Overturn Incident Near Tonbridge following life-changing incident
Motorists in Kent are currently experiencing significant delays due to an incident on the A21 that occurred early Tuesday afternoon. Kent Police have confirmed their attendance at the scene, following reports of a vehicle that is believed to have left the carriageway and overturned near Tonbridge. [block_2] The incident, which took place at around 3.15pm, […]
Kent Police Appeals for Information on Missing Staplehurst Man
Kent Police has issued an appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Daniel Leckie, a 33-year-old man from Staplehurst who has been reported missing. [block_2] Leckie was last seen in the Headcorn Road area around 8:40 PM on Monday, March 4, 2024. Descriptions provided indicate that he stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with […]
Police Drone Assists in Arrest of Suspected Thief Hiding on Roof
In a daring pre-dawn pursuit, Kent Police deployed cutting-edge technology to capture a suspected thief who attempted to evade authorities by hiding on the roof of a building. [block_2] The dramatic incident unfolded shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday, 29th February 2024, when a vehicle bearing false plates refused to pull over for patrols in […]
Police Seek Owner of Coin Collection Found During Arrest
Kent Police are appealing to the public to help locate the rightful owner of a coin collection discovered during a routine arrest in Gravesend. [block_2] Officers halted a van on 24th February 2024 in Gravesend, whereupon they stumbled upon the collection in the vehicle’s rear compartment. Suspecting that the items may have been stolen from […]
CCTV Image Released in Rochester Hate Crime Investigation
Kent Police have released a CCTV image in connection with a hate crime incident that occurred in Knights Templar Way, Rochester. Investigators are seeking information from the public to identify the woman pictured in the released image. [block_2] The incident, which took place on 15th December 2023 at 7:55 pm, involved the reported racial abuse […]
Man Sentenced to Jail for Stabbing in Thanet Altercation
Craig Judd has been sentenced to a jail term after a violent dispute in Thanet left a man with multiple stab wounds. [block_2] The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Fulham Avenue, Garlinge, where emergency services responded to reports of a man suffering from stab wounds. The victim was […]
Police in Maidstone Seek Man After Bar Disturbance
Officers investigating reports of a disturbance at a bar in Maidstone have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to. Kent Police was called to the incident involving a group of people at Mu Mu in Week Street, at around 5pm on Saturday 2 March 2024. [block_2] Patrols attended the scene and […]
Three Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Hurst Grove, Ramsgate
Kent Police have apprehended three individuals, including armed officers, following a stabbing incident that occurred in a quiet cul-de-sac in Ramsgate. [block_2] The assault took place in Hurst Grove, located off Whitehall Road, between 6am and 7am yesterday. Responding to the report of a serious assault, officers swiftly arrived at the scene and initiated investigations […]
Man Charged Following Attempted Break-In at Swanley Farm
A man from Dartford has been charged following reports of an attempted-break in at a Swanley farm.
Ryan Holt, of Elm Road in Dartford, has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis.
He has been remanded in custody pending a hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday February 29).
Kent Police were called to a home near Ship Lane yesterday (Tuesday, February 28) at around 9.50pm.
It is alleged that four men tried to break into stable buildings but left after being disturbed.
Patrols from the Swanley Local Policing Team went to the scene where they spotted a “suspicious” vehicle driving from the Crockham Hill area towards Swanley Village.
Following a short car chase, the patrol car was allegedly rammed by the vehicle and the three men then left the scene on foot.
With the help of the police helicopter, an arrest was later made.
Police enquiries are ongoing to find the other suspects.
Anyone with information, private CCTV, or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident, is urged to contact the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 27-1437.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “A Dartford man was swiftly detained following a report of an attempted break-in at a farm in Swanley.
“Kent Police was called just before 9.50pm on Tuesday 28 February 2024, to a report of a burglary at a residential property near Ship Lane.
“It is alleged that four men attempted to break into stable buildings but left after being disturbed.
“Patrols from the Swanley Local Policing Team attended the scene where they spotted a suspicious vehicle driving from the Crockham Hill area towards Swanley village.
“Following a short pursuit, the patrol car was allegedly rammed by the vehicle and three men left the scene on foot.
“Officers from the dog section, with the help of the police helicopter, later arrested a 23-year-old man.
“Ryan Holt, of Elm Road, Dartford, has since been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis.
“He has been remanded in custody pending a hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Thursday February 29.
“Enquiries are ongoing to locate the remaining suspects.
“Anyone with information, private CCTV, or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident, is urged to contact the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 27-1437.”
Body Found in Mote Park During Search for Missing Man
A body has been found at a park in Kent during a search for a missing man from West Malling.
The discovery was made by officers in Mote Park at around 7pm yesterday (March 1)
While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of a 60-year-old man who was reported missing from West Malling has been informed.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “At around 7pm today, the body of a man was found in Mote Park Maidstone.
“He was confirmed deceased at the scene.
“Formal identification has yet to take place, but the family of a 60-year-old man who had been reported missing from West Malling have been informed.”
Robbery Victim Sees Attacker Jailed After Criminal Reveals Identity
A robbery victim from Sittingbourne has witnessed justice served as the man responsible for his harrowing ordeal has been sentenced to prison after inadvertently revealing his own identity during the crime. [block_2] In the early hours of December 16, 2023, a man in his 60s was walking along the High Street when he was accosted […]
A suspect has been charged with multiple offences following an incident in Margate
Kent Police was called to Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville shortly after 11.30am on Thursday 29 February 2024 following a report of a man making threats. [block_2] Officers attended and the man was arrested at the scene.
Police Appeal for Information Following Fatal Crash Involving Private Ambulance Driver in Faversham
Police are urging the public for assistance in their investigation into a tragic collision that claimed the life of a private ambulance driver near Faversham. [block_2] The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon on the A251 Ashford Road, resulted in the untimely death of a man in his 50s who was driving a Ford Transit van. […]
Body Found in Countryside Near Leigh, Investigation Underway
Tragedy struck in the countryside near Leigh on Thursday, February 29, 2024, when the lifeless body of a man was discovered. The grim discovery was made shortly after midday, and despite efforts to revive him, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. [block_2] While formal identification procedures are pending, authorities have informed the family […]
