Body Found During Search for Missing Whitstable Man Edward Parry
A body has been discovered during the search for a missing man from Whitstable, police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said: “Officers attended Seasalter on the evening of Wednesday 23 April 2025, where a man was sadly pronounced deceased. Formal identification has not yet taken place, however, the family of a missing man from […]
Updated Appeal Following Serious Assault in Chatham
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious assault in Chatham that left a man in his 20s with stab wounds. Emergency services were called to Chatham Hill at around 1.55pm on Sunday, 20 April 2025, after reports of a man found injured. Officers from Kent Police and paramedics from […]
Arson Investigation Launched After Fire in Sheerness Alleyway
An arson investigation has been launched following a deliberate fire in an alleyway on Railway Road, Sheerness, on Tuesday evening. Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident at around 5:13pm on 22 April, sending two fire engines to the scene. Firefighters arrived to find a mattress ablaze in a narrow alleyway, with flames […]
Urgent Appeal to Locate Missing Man in Canterbury
Police have issued an urgent public appeal to help locate Zachary Crowe, a 23-year-old man who has been reported missing in the Canterbury area. Kent Police are asking anyone who may have seen Zachary or who has any information about his whereabouts to contact them immediately by calling 999, quoting reference 23-0589. [block_2] A […]
Manslaughter Plea Following Fatal Stabbing in Canterbury City Centre
A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a fatal stabbing in Canterbury that claimed the life of 23-year-old Samare Gerezgihir. The confrontation that led to the stabbing began shortly before 11.30pm on 10 October when Hgar and another man encountered Mr Gerezgihir and a group of people on Canterbury High Street. During a […]
Child Assaulted by Man and Woman in Maidstone Primark – CCTV Images Released
Police have released CCTV images of two people they wish to identify following a disturbing assault on a 14-year-old girl inside a shop in Maidstone. The incident occurred around 5.20pm on Friday, 21 March 2025, at Primark on Week Street, where the child was reportedly followed into the store by a man and woman. According […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Man from Whitstable
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man missing from the Whitstable area. Officers say they are increasingly worried for his safety and are urging anyone with information to come forward. [block_2] A spokesperson for Kent Police said: We are appealing to the public to help us find Edward Parry, who […]
Crash Between Ambulance and Lorry Causes Delays on A229 in Maidstone
Major Traffic Disruption on A229 A collision between an ambulance and a lorry caused significant traffic delays this morning on the A229 in Maidstone, Kent. Incident Details The accident occurred just before 7:30 am on the southbound exit slip road at the M20/Cobtree Roundabout, a key junction linking Maidstone and Blue Bell Hill. Emergency Response […]
Suspect Appears in Court After Armed Police Response in Gravesend
A man has appeared in court following a violent incident that triggered an armed police response in the early hours of Saturday morning in Gravesend, Kent. Emergency services were called to a property in East Terrace shortly before 1am on Saturday, April 19, after reports of a serious disturbance. Officers—including armed units—attended the scene, where […]
CCTV Images Released in Search for Missing Maidstone Teenager
Kent Police have released CCTV images as part of their urgent search for missing teenager Shannon Brazil, who was last seen in Maidstone on Sunday, 20 April 2025, at around 11pm. The 15-year-old is described as white, approximately 5ft 4in tall, of medium build, with long, straight, dark red hair and blue eyes. At the […]
Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure Incident in Dymchurch
Kent Police have launched a public appeal for information following a report of indecent exposure in Dymchurch earlier this month. The incident took place between 7pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 5 April 2025, in the public green area of Dunkirk Close, where a male was seen looking into houses and cars before exposing himself. Officers […]
Fire Crews Battle Roof Blaze in Canterbury’s Wincheap Area
Firefighters tackled a significant roof blaze in the Wincheap area of Canterbury this afternoon, with emergency services responding swiftly to contain the flames and protect nearby properties. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene at just after 3pm following reports of a fire affecting the roof of a building. A total of […]
Man in His 60s Dies Following Assault in Ramsgate Town Centre
A man in his 60s has died in hospital weeks after suffering a serious assault in Ramsgate’s town centre, prompting a homicide investigation by Kent Police. The incident occurred at around 10.41pm on Friday, March 28, on Harbour Street, where emergency services were called following reports of a violent attack. The victim sustained head injuries […]
Suspect in Court Following Violent Disturbance in Gravesend
A man has appeared in court following a violent disturbance at a residential property in Gravesend over the weekend. Kent Police were called to the scene at around 1am on Saturday, 19 April, after reports of damage being caused at a property in the town centre. Officers, including armed patrol units, attended and discovered damage […]
Suspect Charged After Man Stabbed in Chatham
A man has been charged following a serious assault in Chatham that left a victim in his 20s with stab wounds. One of the suspects, Djorn Anderson, 22, of Longwood Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has now been charged with wounding with intent. He also faces charges of driving while disqualified, driving without a licence, […]
Car Ploughs Into Dover Promenade Railings After Loud Late-Night Crash
A dramatic crash on Easter Sunday night left a car embedded in the railings of Dover’s Marine Parade promenade, sparking concern among residents and calls for action over ongoing vehicle-related disturbances in the area. The incident occurred just after 10pm on April 20, with one local resident describing hearing “two very loud bangs” before seeing […]
Man in His 20s Stabbed in Chatham on Easter Sunday – Two Arrested
A man in his 20s was rushed to hospital after being stabbed on Chatham Hill in a broad daylight attack on Easter Sunday. A police cordon was established on Chatham Hill while forensic officers examined the scene, leading to temporary disruption in the area. Appeal for Witnesses Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and […]
Driver Seriously Injured After Police Pursuit Ends in Crash in Kent
A man has been left seriously injured following a crash that occurred after a police pursuit in Riverhead, near Sevenoaks, Kent. According to a statement from the force, “Prior to this collision, the silver Ford Fiesta was involved in a pursuit involving Kent Police officers,” prompting a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for […]