Armed Police Arrest Three After Masked Men Scale Building in Kings Hill
Armed police rushed to Kings Hill in West Malling, Kent, after three men wearing balaclavas were seen scaling the roof of a disused building on Saturday evening. Kent Police said officers were called to Tower View, Kings Hill, at 3.31pm on Saturday, 16 August, following reports of a disturbance inside the premises. Several armed units, […]
Child in ‘Very Serious Condition’ After Car Smashes Through Barrier at Whitstable Car Park
A young child is fighting for their life after a serious crash at Gorrell Tank car park in Whitstable, which left three people injured. Emergency services were called to the car park, near the junction of Cromwell Road and Harbour Street, at around 8.15pm on Saturday, 16 August, after witnesses reported a vehicle ploughing through […]
Dartford River Rescue Man Rescued After Kayak Gets Stuck on River Mud Bank
A man has been rescued after his kayak became stranded on a mud bank along the River Darent in Dartford on Saturday morning (16 August 2025). Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said crews were called to the scene at 10:18am after reports that a kayaker had become trapped. One fire engine and two specialist […]
Two Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Gravesend
Two people have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Gravesend earlier this week. Kent Police were called at 10.21pm on Tuesday, 12 August, to reports of a disturbance involving a group of people outside a private property in Augustine Road. By the time officers arrived, those involved had fled. […]
Boy, 13, Missing from Maidstone as Police Launch Appeal
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old boy missing from Maidstone. Kristian Skapsts was reported missing on Thursday, 14 August and was last seen at 2.24pm near the Lockmeadow industrial complex in Maidstone. Kristian is described as 5ft 4in tall, of medium build, with short straight blond hair. He was last […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Maidstone Woman
Kent Police is appealing for help to locate Eileen Morrison, a 62-year-old woman missing from Maidstone. Eileen was last seen at around 9am on Friday, 15 August, in the Tonbridge Road area of the town. For any other information that may help locate her, please use the Live Chat function on the Kent Police website […]
Appeal for Information After Hedgehog Kicked to Death in Whitstable
Police and local residents are appealing for information after a hedgehog was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack by a group of young men last month. The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Friday, 4 July near the junction of Cordingham Close and McDonald Parade. Two witnesses saw a large, healthy hedgehog walking along […]
Three Teenagers to Stand Trial Over Death of Alexander Cashford on Sheppey Beach
Three teenagers accused of murdering 49-year-old Alexander Cashford during a violent incident on a Sheppey beach will face trial in January, a court has heard. A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today (14 August) for separate hearings. The girl and 14-year-old attended in person, while the […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Chatham Man Stephen Healy
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate 42-year-old Stephen Healy, who has been reported missing from Chatham. Stephen was last seen in Chatham High Street at around 9pm on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. He is described as white, around 5ft 5in tall, with brown hair and facial hair. It is believed he […]
Two Arrested After Victim’s Head Stamped On in Violent Maidstone Attack
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was left with serious facial injuries in a violent street assault in Maidstone. The incident happened at around 2:10pm on the 25th July 2025 in Plains Avenue, near the junction with Loose Road, when the victim was approached by two people on motorcycles. On Friday […]
Leysdown Beach Murder Victim Named as Convicted Stalker and Serial Offender
The man allegedly beaten to death on a Kent beach by three teenagers has been identified as Alexander Cashford, 49, a convicted stalker and prolific offender once described by police as a “one man crime wave”. Mr Cashford died on Sunday 10 August following what police described as a violent assault in the Warden Bay […]
Teenagers in Court Charged with Murder of Electrician Alexander Cashman on Leysdown Beach
Three teenagers have appeared in court charged with the murder of Alexander Cashford, 49, who died following a violent assault on Leysdown beach on Sunday evening. The defendants – a 16-year-old girl and two boys aged 14 and 15, all from London – appeared before Medway Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday) after being charged with murder […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Stabbing in Gravesend
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died from stab wounds following a disturbance in Augustine Road late last night. A 33-year-old man from Gravesend has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody. Large Police Presence Witnesses reported “dozens” of officers and forensic teams combing the street […]
Three Teenagers Charged with Murder of Alexander Cashford After Fatal Attack in Leysdown-on-Sea
Three teenagers have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Leysdown-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey. Kent Police were called to Warden Bay Road, near Jetty Road, shortly after 7pm on Sunday (10 August) after reports of a disturbance involving a small group of people. It is alleged the victim, 49-year-old Alexander […]
Three Teenagers Charged with Murder of Alexander Cashford After Fatal Attack in Leysdown-on-Sea
Three teenagers have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Leysdown-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey. Kent Police were called to Warden Bay Road, near Jetty Road, shortly after 7pm on Sunday (10 August) after reports of a disturbance involving a small group of people. It is alleged the victim, 49-year-old Alexander […]
Three Teenagers Charged with Murder of Man in Leysdown
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of a man in his 40s following an incident on a Leysdown beach. The suspects – a 16-year-old girl and two boys aged 14 and 15 – are due to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court this morning. Kent Police say a large cordon was established on the […]
Man Charged Over Edenbridge Knife Assault
A 20-year-old man has appeared in court following an alleged knife assault in Edenbridge that left another man with head injuries. Police were called to Station Road, opposite a petrol station, at around 4:20pm on Friday 8 August after reports of a fight. Officers arrested a suspect at the scene. Further enquiries led them to […]
Police Appeal After Motorcyclist Killed in Ashford Crash
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Ashford that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist. The Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading enquiries and has urged motorists who were in the area at the time to review any dashcam footage. Dashcam clips can be uploaded via […]