Detectives investigating a disturbance in Margate have released CCTV images of two men who may be able to assist enquiries
Kent Police was called to the town’s High Street shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday 17 December 2023, following an altercation between a group of people, during which a knife was reportedly seen. [block_2] Officers stopped a van nearby and two men were arrested in connection with the incident. A third man was arrested in Margate […]
Ten people reported for motoring offences following a traffic operation by Kent Police in Folkestone
Local officers worked with the Kent Special Constabulary to set up road checks on Wednesday 20 December 2023. [block_2] The operation included Sandgate Hill, Princes Parade, Cheriton Road and The Leas, and was chosen following residents’ concerns in those areas.
Officers are seeking information after nine ferrets were stolen from an address near Westerham
The ferrets are family pets and are reported to have been taken from outside a property close to the village of Sundridge, overnight between 20 and 21 December 2023. [block_2] Images have been issued showing some of the ferrets, that were housed in boxes and which were also stolen.
A jail term has been imposed on a man who indecently assaulted a girl in the 1980s
Kent Police was contacted in 2019 and it was reported that John Morony had committed the offences in Broadstairs more than 30 years earlier. [block_2] East Kent’s Vulnerability Investigation Team carried out enquiries, which led to Morony being arrested in Dorset in February 2020. He was later charged with indecently assaulting a girl under the […]
Kent Police Specialist Called to Search for Evidence in Ongoing Dover Murder Investigation
In a significant development in an ongoing major crime investigation, Kent Police have called upon their specialized Search and Marine Unit to assist in the search for what is understood to be evidence relating to a murder that took place in Dover. This comes after the brutal attack on a 66-year-old man in Kent that […]
Officers are appealing for information to help find a missing man from Chatham
Martin Bowman was reported missing to Kent Police at around 1.45pm on Wednesday 20 December 2023 from the Ordnance Street area of the town. [block_2] The 52-year-old is described as around 5 ft 7ins and has black hair.
Protecting Retailers and Tackling Offenders: Local Police Boost High-Visibility Presence in Town Centres
A targeted crackdown on shoplifting and anti-social behaviour has led to five charges and numerous arrests in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells [block_2] Local beat officers and the Neighbourhood Task Force took to the town centres between Monday 11 and Friday 15 December 2023, to provide a high-visibility presence aimed at protecting retailers in the run-up […]
Eurotunnel Strike Leads to M20 Closure and Disruption of Eurostar Services
In a development that has caused significant disruption to travel plans, a strike by French Eurotunnel staff has led to the closure of a major section of the M20 and the suspension of all LeShuttle services. This action has affected countless travellers, particularly those with Christmas holiday plans. [block_2] The strike, which commenced unexpectedly, necessitated […]
Class A drugs worth an estimated street value of £4,300 have been removed from the streets of Ashford by Kent Police
Inspector Richard Batten and Sergeant Kim Cameron from the Ashford Community Safety Unit were walking through the town centre as part of the team’s work in the evenings during the busy festive season. [block_2] They grew suspicious of a man seen near Regents Place and he was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.
M20 Brock Zero Junction 8 and Junction 9 closure is now in place due to the suspension of Eurotunnel services
The M20 coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 is being temporarily closed due to the suspension of Eurotunnel services at the Channel Tunnel. [block_2] The closure will allow freight bound for the continent to queue on the empty section of the motorway to keep any disruption to Kent’s wider road network to a minimum.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire at a property in Margate
Kent Police was called at 5.45am on Thursday 21 December to a report of a fire at an address in the High Street. [block_2] Officers attended along with Kent Fire and Rescue Service, who evacuated residents from the building and extinguished the fire.
Fire Crews Extinguish Small Blaze at Rochester Cathedral
In an incident that drew immediate attention, Kent Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched to Rochester Cathedral in The Precinct, Rochester, following reports of a small fire on the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 December 2023. The response involved significant resources, including five fire engines and a specialized height vehicle. [block_2] Upon arrival, fire crews, equipped […]
Three People treated after a Kitchen Fire at Canterbury Commercial Premises
In an emergency response showcasing efficiency and preparedness, Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to a kitchen fire at a commercial establishment on Sun Street in Canterbury. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, 20 December 2023, required deploying four fire engines to the scene. [block_2] Upon arrival, the fire crews, equipped with personal protective […]
A team of specialist officers trained to detect concerning behaviour is Kent Police’s latest tool to help prevent sexual offences and keep people safe
The tactics use a combination of uniformed and plainclothes officers to carry out patrols in public areas around nightclubs, bars and pubs, to identify people who may be displaying signs of predatory behaviour, such as sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, and loitering. [block_2] Plainclothes officers who identify this kind of behaviour will contact dedicated uniformed officers […]
A team of specialist officers trained to detect concerning behaviour is Kent Police’s latest tool to help prevent sexual offences and kee…
The tactics use a combination of uniformed and plainclothes officers to carry out patrols in public areas around nightclubs, bars and pubs, to identify people who may be displaying signs of predatory behaviour, such as sexual harassment, inappropriate touching, and loitering. Plainclothes officers who identify this kind of behaviour will contact dedicated uniformed officers who […]
Witnesses are sought following a robbery in Sittingbourne High Street
Officers are investigating allegations a man was threatened during the early hours of Saturday 16 December 2023, by a suspect who claimed he had a knife. The incident happened near the junction with Station Road, between 6.30 and 6.50am. [block_2] It is reported the suspect made demands to the victim to withdraw money from a […]
Officers investigating a series of thefts on the Isle of Sheppey have released three CCTV images
The incidents happened between Monday 13 November and Wednesday 13 December 2023, at Aldi in Millenium Way, Sheerness and B&M Bargains in Thomsett Way, Queenborough. It is reported quantities of meat were stolen from the former and household electrical items from the latter. [block_2] Investigators are now able to release an image of a man […]
Swanley Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Multiple Child Sex Offenses
In a case that has brought to light the disturbing reality of child sexual abuse, 36-year-old Luke Wallace of Swanley has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of heinous child sex offences. The verdict, delivered at Wood Green Crown Court, includes an additional four-year license period post-release, […]
