More than 3,000 motorists were caught speeding across the county during a two-week campaign supported by Kent Police
Officers issued Traffic Offence Reports to 326 drivers who broke the limit between 17 and 30 October, with a further 3,138 detected by mobile and static cameras.The campaign was led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and involved officers from the Road Safety Unit visiting speeding hotspots throughout Kent, with support from other roads policing […]
More than 3,000 motorists were caught speeding across the county during a two-week campaign supported by Kent Police
Officers issued Traffic Offence Reports to 326 drivers who broke the limit between 17 and 30 October, with a further 3,138 detected by mobile and static cameras.The campaign was led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and involved officers from the Road Safety Unit visiting speeding hotspots throughout Kent, with support from other roads policing […]
A prolific burglar who broke into Tunbridge Wells properties has been jailed
Between 11 April and 14 May 2022, residents in the town discovered their homes had been targeted while they were out and their valuables stolen.During this period, Michael Maloney burgled addresses in Frant Road and Broadwater Down. He gained entry by forcing open doors or windows and went on to steal property including jewellery, watches […]
M26 in Kent closed after vehicle leaves the carriageway – (ID 533670)
The M26 eastbound entry slip at junction J2A in Kent has been closed after a vehicle left the carriageway. It is expected that the carriageway will remain closed for a number of hours for recovery and clean-up operation. Those involved are not thought to be seriously hurt. Recovery contractors working on behalf of National highways […]
M26 in Kent closed after vehicle leaves the carriageway
The M26 eastbound entry slip at junction J2A in Kent has been closed after a vehicle left the carriageway. It is expected that the carriageway will remain closed for a number of hours for recovery and clean-up operation. Those involved are not thought to be seriously hurt. Recovery contractors working on behalf of National highways […]
M26 in Kent closed after vehicle leaves the carriageway
The M26 eastbound entry slip at junction J2A in Kent has been closed after a vehicle left the carriageway. It is expected that the carriageway will remain closed for a number of hours for recovery and clean-up operation. Those involved are not thought to be seriously hurt. Recovery contractors working on behalf of National highways […]
A suspect has been charged with two attempted murders following an incident in Maidstone
Kent Police was called at 12.25am on Saturday 12 November 2022, to a report that a car had struck two men in Station Road. [block_2] Police and ambulance crews attended and one of the victims was treated for head injuries. He was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious but stable […]
A 26-year-old who subjected a man to a “horrific” attack after an evening in Wetherspoons has been jailed for seven years and six months
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at Birchington station in January 2022. Curtis Webb, 26, and of Newton Green, Ashford, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 31 August where he pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm. On 9 November a judge sentenced him to seven years and six months imprisonment. At just before […]
Police in Dover are appealing to the owners of items believed to have been stolen to come forward
As part of their proactive work in the town, officers recovered a kite landboard and a hedge trimmer on Wednesday 9 November 2022. A woman was arrested on suspicion of theft offences and has since been bailed. [block_2] Anyone who recognises the items should contact Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/ZY/18300/22.
Four people have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in the centre of Maidstone
Kent Police was called at 12.25am on Saturday 12 November 2022, to a report that a car had struck two men in the Station Road area. Police and ambulance crews attended and one of the victims was taken to a London hospital, where he remains with serious head injuries. The other victim was taken to […]
Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died following a fatal collision on the A2 near Dartford
The incident happened at around 2.45am on Saturday 12 November 2022, at a location close to Dartford Heath on the London-bound carriageway. Officers and ambulance crews attended, and a woman was declared deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. The collision involved a white DAF lorry and it is reported that […]
Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died following a fatal collision on the A2 near Dartford
The incident happened at around 2.45am on Saturday 12 November 2022, at a location close to Dartford Heath on the London-bound carriageway. Officers and ambulance crews attended, and a woman was declared deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. [block_2] The collision involved a white DAF lorry and it is reported […]
Police have confirmed that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the London bound carriageway in the early hours of this morning
Kent Police was called at 2.45am on Saturday 12 November, to a collision involving a pedestrian on the London-bound A2 close to a junction for Dartford Heath. [block_2] Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service have attended and the road currently remains closed.
UPDATED: A2 Wilmington Interchange to be closed in both directions following Police led incident for a number of hours – (ID 533492)
Officers from Kent Roads Policing are dealing with a serious incident on the A2 Wilmington, Dartford. Both carriageways are currently closed and diversions are in place Officers and Paramedics were called just after 3am on Saturday morning (12th November 2022) A number of vehicles can be seen on the coastbound carriageway with Police and an […]
UPDATED: A2 Wilmington Interchange to be closed in both directions following Police led incident for a number of hours
Officers from Kent Roads Policing are dealing with a serious incident on the A2 Wilmington, Dartford. Both carriageways are currently closed and diversions are in place Officers and Paramedics were called just after 3am on Saturday morning (12th November 2022) A number of vehicles can be seen on the coastbound carriageway with Police and an […]
UPDATED: A2 Wilmington Interchange to be closed in both directions following Police led incident for a number of hours
Officers from Kent Roads Policing are dealing with a serious incident on the A2 Wilmington, Dartford. Both carriageways are currently closed and diversions are in place Officers and Paramedics were called just after 3am on Saturday morning (12th November 2022) A number of vehicles can be seen on the coastbound carriageway with Police and an […]
Kent Police has confirmed two men have been treated for injuries following the crash that it said involved a van and a lorry – (ID 533467)
The M20 is closed eastbound between J1 (M25) and J2 (Wrotham) due to a serious collision. The westbound carriageway has also been blocked between J2 and J1 due to the attendance of an air ambulance at the scene. Kent Police currently lead the response to a serious collision which took place at approximately 1.47pm between […]
Kent Police has confirmed two men have been treated for injuries following the crash that it said involved a van and a lorry
The M20 is closed eastbound between J1 (M25) and J2 (Wrotham) due to a serious collision. The westbound carriageway has also been blocked between J2 and J1 due to the attendance of an air ambulance at the scene. Kent Police currently lead the response to a serious collision which took place at approximately 1.47pm between […]