CCTV images of three men have been issued in a renewed appeal for information regarding an early morning assault in Canterbury
The victim, a man in his twenties, was with two friends when he was approached by a group of around seven men, who punched and kicked him to the ground. The victim managed to leave the area and report the attack to police. [block_2] He suffered head injuries that required hospital treatment.
Stolen Artwork Investigation in Kippington Road Burglary
Detectives are appealing for help to recover three paintings stolen during a burglary in Sevenoaks [block_2] The artwork was taken, along with other valuables, after a house was broken into and a room was set on fire.
A suspected drug-driver has been arrested after a woman in her 50s was hit and killed by a van in Swanley
Witnesses and dashcam footage are sought following a fatal collision in Swanley. At around 9am on Tuesday 16 January 2024, a white Ford Transit 100 was travelling along Bartholomew Way towards the roundabout at the junction with Swanley Lane, when it was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. [block_2] Officers and South East Coast […]
Major Search Underway in Freezing Temperatures for Missing Man in Kent
A large-scale search operation is underway in freezing temperatures to locate a missing man from Sittingbourne, Kent. [block_2] Andrew Bekusch, a 47-year-old resident, was last seen around 6:30 am on Monday, January 15, 2024, in the Sheerness Road area of Lower Halstow.
Major Search Underway in Freezing Temperatures for Missing Man
A significant search operation has been launched in the freezing temperatures to locate a missing man from Sittingbourne, Kent. [block_2] Andrew Bekusch, a 47-year-old resident, was last seen at approximately 6:30 am on Monday, January 15, 2024, in the Sheerness Road area of Lower Halstow. Concerns have been mounting for his safety as the search […]
Mother Expresses Gratitude Following Funeral of Seven-Year-Old Son, William Brown
Laura Brown, the mother of seven-year-old William Brown, who tragically lost his life in a suspected hit-and-run accident in Kent, has shared her deep appreciation for the outpouring of love and support during her son’s funeral, which took place on Saturday. [block_2] William was struck by a vehicle while walking on Sandgate Esplanade in Folkestone […]
Witness Appeal for Yamaha Motorbike Collision in Deal, Kent
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision that occurred in Deal in the early hours of Saturday, January 13, 2024. The incident involved a Yamaha motorbike and left two individuals injured. [block_2] At around 3:00 a.m., the Yamaha motorbike was involved in a collision on Dover Road, near the junction with Liverpool Road. While […]
House Fire in Hythe Prompted Large Fire Service Response
A significant house fire in Sandling Road, Saltwood, near Hythe, prompted a rapid response from the Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred on January 14, 2024, saw five fire engines and a team of 25 firefighters tackling the blaze. [block_2] The emergency services, including electrical and gas safety […]
Dramatic Extrication on M20: Emergency Services Respond to Major Collision
On Sunday, January 14th, emergency services, including firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue, faced a challenging situation on the M20 near Snodland. Responding to a severe collision involving a Mercedes and an HGV, the crews executed a dramatic roof extraction to rescue individuals trapped in the wreckage. [block_2] The incident, which occurred on the London-bound […]
UPDATED: Car Collides with HGV Resulting in Fire, Three Lanes Closed on M20 Westbound
A serious accident involving a car and a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) has led to a significant traffic disruption on the M20 Westbound between Junction 4, A228 Castle Way (Leybourne / Snodland) and Junction 3, M26. [block_2] As a result of the collision, authorities have temporarily halted all traffic and closed three out of the […]
Major Collision on M20 Westbound Causes Traffic Disruption in Kent
Published: January 13, 202 [block_2] A serious accident on the M20 Westbound has led to a significant disruption in traffic. The incident occurred between Junction 4 (A228 Castle Way) in Leybourne/Snodland and Junction 3 (M26), resulting in the closure of three out of four lanes.
Witnesses and Dashcam Footage Sought: Serious Collision in Chatham
Witnesses and dashcam footage are sought following a serious collision in Chatham. Kent Police was called following the collision involving a small black car, and a black Vauxhall Corsa, and a pedestrian in Princes Avenue at around 3.50pm on Friday 5 January 2024. The small black car which had pulled out of Swift Crescent, did […]
Witnesses to a collision in Maidstone are being urged to come forward
The incident involving a black Citroen C1 and a black Suzuki S-Cross happened on Loose Road at the junction with Plains Avenue, shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday 11 January 2024. [block_2] A woman in her 20s who had been travelling in the Citroen was taken to a local hospital where her condition is described as […]
Sex Offender Receives Additional Prison Sentence for Decades-Old Crimes
A sex offender from Whitstable, Graham Kemp, will serve an extended prison term after a new investigation revealed crimes dating back almost sixty years. [block_2] In May 2022, while already incarcerated, Graham Kemp, formerly residing on Gosselin Street in Whitstable, faced six new charges of indecent assault, one count of unlawful sex with a girl […]
Multi-vehicle collision Causes Lane Closure on M20 Coastbound
In a morning rush-hour incident, officers from Kent Police National Highways responded promptly to a multi-vehicle accident on the M20 coastbound at Junction 8, A20 Ashford Road, near Leeds Castle/Maidstone Services. [block_2] The accident, which involved several vehicles, occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday, leading to significant traffic disruptions. As a result of the incident, […]
Officers are seeking help from members of the public to help locate a girl missing from Edenbridge
Daria Korbutik is 14 years old and was reported missing to Kent Police during the evening of Tuesday 9 January. [block_2] There are growing concerns for Daria’s welfare, who was last seen on Sunday 7 January in Edenbridge where she lives. Daria may still be in the local area, however she recently travelled to London […]
Man charged with burglaries near Canterbury
A suspected burglar has been charged with multiple offences following break-ins in villages near Canterbury. [block_2] Kent Police’s Crime Squad investigated a series of burglaries in Petham and the surrounding villages at the end of 2023 and the start of 2024.
Crash on M20 involving a Recovery Truck and Fire Engine near Swanley
TA collision on the M20 coast-bound carriageway between Junction 1 for the Swanley Interchange and Junction 2 for Wrotham has prompted a rapid response from emergency services, leading to temporary disruptions for commuters during the Thursday morning rush hour. [block_2] Kent Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the crash, deploying two fire engines to […]
