A burglar who stole more than £55,000 worth of agricultural equipment from farms across Kent has been jailed
Between 14 July 2022 and 6 March 2023 Jamie Broadmore stole the plant equipment from farms and businesses in Allhallows, Shorne, Sandling, Gravesend, Southfleet and West Malling. [block_2] During an eight-month period, Broadmore, of Elaine Avenue, Strood, used recovery trucks to steal the vehicles before he sold the items on.
Joint operation targets businesses selling illicit tobacco in Maidstone
Businesses suspected of selling illicit tobacco have been inspected in a joint operation by Kent Trading Standards and the #Maidstone Neighbourhood Task Force. On Wednesday 9 August 2023, four shops were targeted in the town centre #Fant areas. [block_2] Two premises were found to be in order while 40,000 cigarettes and around 50 kilos of […]
HGV Overturns Near Darenth Interchange on M25, Prompting Emergency Response
In a mid-morning incident today, an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) overturned near Junction 2 for Darenth Interchange on the M25 motorway. The occurrence led to a rapid and coordinated response from various emergency services, including the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Kent Police, National Highways traffic officers, the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), and […]
A man has been charged with theft and fraud offences in Maidstone
Kent Police received a report that a victim’s bank account had been the subject of several transactions without their knowledge between 15 May and 3 August 2023. [block_2] The victim’s relatives alleged unauthorised purchases and cash withdrawals had been made from the account, and, on Monday 7 August, a suspect was arrested.
A suspect has been charged after officers were called to a report that a car had collided with parked vehicles in Margate
Kent Police was called to the collision in Addiscombe Road, Margate, at 3.41pm on Tuesday 8 August 2023. No injuries were reported. An estimated seven cars were found to be damaged. Officers attended and promptly made an arrest. [block_2] Vitalij Kovzan, 37, of Kings Mews, Margate, was charged on Wednesday 9 August with driving a […]
M2 Closed in Both Directions Near J5 Due to Severe HGV Fire
In a major traffic disruption, the M2 motorway has been shut down in both westbound and coastbound directions near Junction 5 (J5) due to a severe Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fire. The closure comes in response to the seriousness of the incident and the potential hazards posed by the blaze. [block_2] The incident occurred earlier […]
Information is sought to help find a 13-year-old girl missing from Maidstone
Paige Tomlinson was last seen in the Orchard Close area of Maidstone at 7pm on Sunday 6 August 2023. [block_2] She is described as slim, around five feet seven inches tall with long black straight hair. She was last seen wearing black shorts, a black cropped vest, white trainers and a khaki coloured coat with […]
Police issue CCTV in an appeal for the public’s help in trying to locate a man missing from Margate
Kent Police is appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate a man missing from Margate. [block_2] Sam Dean is 48-years-old and has been missing since 4.25pm on Tuesday 8 August 2023 when he was seen in the Ramsgate Road area. He has also been sighted in Hopeville Avenue, Broadstairs.
Police issue CCTV in an appeal for the public’s help in trying to locate a man missing from Margate
Kent Police is appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate a man missing from Margate. [block_2] Sam Dean is 48-years-old and has been missing since 4.25pm on Tuesday 8 August 2023 when he was seen in the Ramsgate Road area. He has also been sighted in Hopeville Avenue, Broadstairs. He is thought to […]
A second suspect has been charged by detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Maidstone
At around 7pm on Thursday 30 March 2023, a man walking in Knightrider Street was approached by two men he did not know. [block_2] It is alleged the victim was then assaulted as he reached the junction with Lower Stone Street, and some keys were stolen from his pocket.
Kent Police is appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate a man missing from Margate
Sam Dean is 48-years-old and has been missing since 4.25pm on Tuesday 8 August 2023 when he was seen in the Ramsgate Road area. He has also been sighted in Hopeville Avenue, Broadstairs. [block_2] He is thought to be wearing an orange t-shirt, brown zipped cardigan, beige shorts and brown boots, and carrying a black […]
Kent Police is appealing for information into the whereabouts of a missing man from Maidstone
David Jennings, aged 49, was last seen in the Broadway area on Friday 4 August 2023. [block_2] He is described as being around five feet and seven inches tall, of small build and with short grey hair and blue eyes. It is not known what clothes David is currently wearing but he usually has jeans, […]
Smoking fuse boxes in Chatham Prompts Emergency Response
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is currently responding to a reported electrical incident in Chatham, which has led to electrical boxes smoking within homes. The situation has triggered a significant emergency response, with seven fire engines deployed to the affected area. Partner agencies, including UK Power Networks, Kent Police, and KFRS’ Volunteer Response Team, […]
Suspect Charged in Gravesend Assault | Kent Police Appeal for Witnesses
A suspect has been charged following a serious assault in Gravesend. Kent Police was called at 3.36am on Sunday 6 August 2023, to reports of a disturbance in New Road. Officers and paramedics attended the scene where a man was treated for a cut. He was taken to hospital for further medical attention and discharged. […]
New CCTV Image Released: Help Identify Suspect in Teynham Burglaries
A new CCTV image has been released by detectives investigating two burglaries in Teynham. [block_2] On Monday 3 July 2023, a man called at an address in Station Road and told the resident he was there to check the smoke alarms. He was allowed into the address and, after he left, the occupant found a […]
Witnesses are sought after a cyclist suffered serious injuries near Herne Bay
The man was found injured at around 4.40am on Friday 21 July 2023 near where Maypole Road becomes Ford Hill, between Sturry and Broomfield. [block_2] He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
A suspect has been charged following a serious assault in Gravesend
Kent Police was called at 3.36am on Sunday 6 August 2023, to reports of a disturbance in New Road. [block_2] Officers and paramedics attended the scene where a man was treated for a cut. He was taken to hospital for further medical attention and discharged.
Kent Police is appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate a man missing from the Isle of Sheppey
Paul Curran, 73 has been missing from Minster since the evening of Sunday 6 August 2023 and officers are concerned for his welfare. [block_2] Mr Curran is described as being about 5ft 9inches tall, of medium build and has a beard and moustache. He may have been wearing a blue jumper and dark blue coloured jeans.
