Major Kent–Sussex Road Link Closed After Fatal Collision Involving High-Powered Motorcycle
A fatal collision involving a high-powered motorcycle has closed a major arterial road linking Kent and Sussex, with Highways England confirming a full Police forensic investigation is under way. Rider Pronounced Dead at the Scene Despite efforts by paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service and attending police officers, bystanders report the […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Boy from Maidstone
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate Kristian Skapsts, a 12-year-old boy missing from Maidstone. Kristian was reported missing on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, and was last seen at around 7:30pm near Maidstone West railway station. He is described as: Height: 4ft 2in Build: Medium Hair: Short, straight blond hair Clothing: Black hooded […]
A2070 Southbound Closed Near Ashford Following Serious Collision
The A2070 in Kent is closed southbound this evening between the M20 at Junction 10 and the A2042 near Ashford after a serious road traffic collision.
Police Granted More Time to Question Teenagers Over Warden Bay Beach Murder
Police have been granted more time to question three teenagers arrested in connection with the fatal assault of a man on a popular Sheppey beach. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, died on Sunday evening (10 August) after suffering severe head injuries during an altercation off Warden Bay Road near Leysdown. It is […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Northfleet Woman Amanda Stone
Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate Amanda Stone, 62, who has gone missing from Northfleet. Amanda was last seen at around 9pm on Monday, 11 August, in the Hardy Avenue area. She is described as 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with short grey hair that has blonde highlights. She is […]
Police Appeal to Find Missing Medway Man Danny Lynch
Police are appealing for help to find Danny Lynch, 39, who has gone missing from Medway. He was last seen on the morning of Monday, 11 August, in the Snowden Close area of Chatham. Kent Police have urged the public to call 999 immediately if they have critical information about his whereabouts. For other […]
Teenagers Remain in Custody After Man Killed on Leysdown Beach
Three teenagers remain in police custody after a man in his 40s died from severe head injuries following an alleged assault on a popular beach in Warden Bay. Kent Police were called to Warden Bay Road at around 7pm on Sunday, August 10, after reports of an altercation involving a small group of people. Concrete […]
Witness Claims Teenagers Kicked Man’s Head “Like a Football” in Fatal Leysdown Beach Attack
A holidaymaker has described harrowing scenes on a Kent beach after a man was allegedly beaten to death by a group of teenagers in Leysdown-on-Sea. The witness, who asked not to be named, said the violence followed an earlier altercation in a nearby pub car park. One of the teenagers, reportedly with a cut above […]
Police Recover Murder Victim’s Silver Golf in Leysdown-on-Sea Investigation
Police investigating the death of a man in Leysdown-on-Sea have recovered a silver Volkswagen Golf believed to belong to the victim from a nearby car park. The fatal attack took place on the beach opposite a local pub on Sunday evening (10 August), prompting a major police presence in the Warden Bay Road area. Chris […]
Five Men Arrested in Canterbury Child Protection Investigation
Five 19-year-old men have been arrested following a police search at a property in Brabourne Close, Canterbury, as part of a child protection investigation. Kent Police confirmed that officers attended the address on the Hales Place estate on Sunday, 6 July, where the arrests were made. Witnesses reported seeing at least three police cars and […]
Three Teenagers Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Man Dies in Leysdown-on-Sea
Police have arrested three teenagers following the death of a man in his 40s after a reported altercation in Leysdown-on-Sea on Sunday evening. Paramedics attended, but despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. A short time later, officers arrested a 16-year-old girl and […]
Car Crashes into Pilot Inn Pub — Driver Arrested
A car smashed into the Pilot Inn pub, near the power station, shortly after midnight last night, causing significant damage to the building. Police say the driver allegedly fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. Details of any potential injuries have not yet been confirmed. Kent Police have not yet released the […]
Suspect arrested after serious stabbing in Margate – police appeal for witnesses
A man has been arrested following a serious assault in Margate in the early hours of Saturday morning. Kent Police confirmed officers were called shortly after 3am on Saturday, 9 August 2025 to reports of an incident in Northdown Road, near its junction with Ethelbert Road. Detectives say an investigation is ongoing, including a review […]
Firefighters Tackle Large Industrial Blaze in Gravesend
A major fire broke out at an industrial unit in Wharf Road, Gravesend late on Friday night, prompting a large-scale response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service and partner agencies. At the height of the incident, eight fire engines, a bulk water carrier, and specialist crews wearing breathing apparatus fought the flames using main […]
Body Found in Search for Missing 94-Year-Old Man from Ashford
Police officers searching for a missing 94-year-old man from Ashford have sadly recovered a body. While formal identification is yet to be confirmed, the man’s family has been informed of the development. The man had been reported missing earlier this week, prompting a public appeal and extensive search operation. In a statement released today, Kent […]
Police Seek Dashcam and CCTV After Power Tools and Bikes Stolen in Ashford Burglary
Kent Police have launched an appeal for witnesses, dashcam, and CCTV footage following a burglary at a rural property near Ashford, during which a large quantity of power tools and bikes were stolen. Police Appeal Investigators are urging anyone who travelled along the following routes between 9pm and 11pm on the evening of the […]
Police Issue New Image of Missing Maidstone Teenager Noah Sage
Kent Police have released a new image in the search for 16-year-old Noah Sage, a missing teenager from Maidstone who has not been seen in nearly two weeks. Noah was first reported missing on Saturday 26 July and was last believed to be in the Temple Hill area of Dartford two days later, on Monday […]
Sittingbourne Sex Offender Who Groomed Teenage Girls Jailed for Over 12 Years
A 42-year-old man who groomed and sexually abused young teenage girls has been sentenced to 12 years and nine months in prison following a major investigation by Kent Police. Bradley Kite, of Lydbrook Close, Sittingbourne, was found to have manipulated his victims through gifts, money, and emotional coercion, posing as a boyfriend to one of […]
