Detectives investigating a report of a serious sexual assault in Rochester have made an arrest. The incident is alleged to have happened …
On Monday 13 November, a suspect was arrested. The 21-year-old man from Strood remains in custody while the investigation by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate continues. Officers are continuing to urge anyone with information which may assist the investigation to come forward, including people who may have attended the City Wall wine bar. […]
A sex offender from Dover has been jailed for 22 years for the sexual abuse of a child that took place more than 40 years ago
Roger Tester, aged 78, began abusing his victim when she was just a child. [block_2] Tester, of Cowgate Hill in Dover, subjected his victim to a campaign of abuse that started in the late 1970s including rape, gross indecency and indecent assault.
Officers have released CCTV images following an attempted break-in at a property in Tonbridge
At around 2.30am on Wednesday 8 November 2023, it is reported that several suspects kicked and smashed the door and windows of a property in Heather Walk. They were interrupted by the homeowners and left the scene. Patrols attended and carried out enquiries, including a search of the area, CCTV review, and house-to-house checks. [block_2] […]
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself in Sevenoaks
Aine Davis was jailed at the Central Criminal Court
A Swale burglar has received swift justice and is starting a prison sentence two days after his arrest
On Tuesday 7 November 2023, Kent Police received a report that a van had been stolen from a garage belonging to a business in Sittingbourne High Street. One of the company’s employees checked an onboard tracker and was able to alert officers to its location. [block_2] The van was spotted in Church Lane and a […]
Detectives are seeking information following a report of a serious sexual assault in Rochester
The incident is alleged to have happened between 1am and 3am on Sunday 12 November 2023, at a car park in Corporation Street which is next to a car wash and opposite the train station. [block_2] Officers are continuing to pursue several enquires and an investigation is being led by the Kent and Essex Serious […]
“Hot Fuzz” Moment for Kent Police Officer as They Rescue Lost Swan
In a scene reminiscent of the popular film “Hot Fuzz,” a Kent Police Specials officer had an unusual but heartwarming encounter while on duty. The officer, identified as YA922, managed to safely escort a lost swan off a busy road and back to the river. [block_2] The incident was shared by the Kent Police Specials […]
Arrest made after sexual assault reported in Dover
An arrest has been made by detectives investigating the sexual assault of a woman in Dover. [block_2] Kent Police received a report that after the victim spoke to a man in Market Square, the offence took place on Dover beach in Marine Parade at around 8.30pm on Tuesday 7 November 2023.
CCTV images have been issued by detectives investigating a serious assault in Margate
At around 10.20pm on Tuesday 7 November 2023, Kent Police received a report of a disturbance involving a group of men in Cliftonville Avenue. One of the men was reported to have sustained a back injury consistent with a stab wound and sought treatment at a local hospital. [block_2] As part of an ongoing investigation, […]
A car-stop by officers patrolling in Ashford has led to the jailing of a drug dealer found with a large knife
Plain clothes police were driving along Wellesley Road on Thursday 28 September this year when they spotted a wanted man in a car. [block_2] The car was stopped and Ben Foad, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, was arrested on recall to prison.
A stolen bike worth £1,500 has been recovered and two teenagers have been arrested following a burglary in Tonbridge
[block_2] Kent Police was called at 2pm on Sunday 5 November 2023, to a report of a break-in at a property in Sovereign Way.
Trade Unionists Stage Blockade at BAE Systems Factory in Kent Over Israel-Gaza Conflict
Today, in a significant demonstration of solidarity with Palestine, hundreds of trade unionists, rallying under the banner ‘Workers for a Free Palestine,’ blockaded the BAE Systems factory in Kent. This action was in response to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. [block_2] The protesters, who gathered at the site around 7 am, effectively blocked all entrances to […]
HGV Driver’s Health Emergency Leads to M20 Closure in Kent
A major incident unfolded on the M20 in Kent today, leading to the closure of westbound lanes between Junction 7 (J7) and Junction 6 (J6) near Maidstone. The disruption, initially attributed to a Kent police-led incident, took an unexpected turn when it was revealed that the closure was a result of a serious medical emergency […]
Traffic Chaos on M20 as Westbound Lanes Shut Down Near Maidstone
The M20, a major motorway in Kent, has been thrown into chaos as the westbound lanes between Junction 7 (J7) and Junction 6 (J6) near Maidstone were closed earlier today due to a Kent police-led incident. The closure has resulted in severe traffic disruptions, with commuters and travellers urged to seek alternative routes. [block_2] Emergency […]
A suspected shoplifter from Tunbridge Wells will appear before court accused of stealing more than £1,400 of perfume and three Christmas trees
Kent Police has been investigating a series of thefts in the town centre which are alleged to have taken place over the past month. [block_2] On 7 October 2023, multiple items of perfume were reported stolen from Fenwick in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. It is alleged the department store was targeted again on […]
A suspected shoplifter from Tunbridge Wells will appear before court accused of stealing more than £1,400 of perfume and three Christmas …
Kent Police has been investigating a series of thefts in the town centre which are alleged to have taken place over the past month. [block_2] On 7 October 2023, multiple items of perfume were reported stolen from Fenwick in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. It is alleged the department store was targeted again on […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Margate.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Margate. [block_2] At around 10.20pm on Tuesday 7 November 2023, Kent Police received a report of a disturbance involving a group of men in Cliftonville Avenue. One of the men was reported to have sustained a back injury consistent with a stab wound and sought […]
A Chatham sex offender who targeted a child has been jailed for three years
David Kemp was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday 1 November 2023, after he pleaded guilty to arranging the commission of a child sex offence and attempted sexual communication with a child. [block_2] He was detained by officers from Kent Police’s Paedophile Online Investigation Team at Strood Train Station on Wednesday 13 April 2022.
