Police Appeal for Help in Locating Missing Dartford Man, Callum Arney
Kent Police are urgently appealing for information to help locate 21-year-old Callum Arney, who has been missing from Dartford since Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Callum was reported missing on Saturday, February 22, after friends and family were unable to contact him for several days, raising serious concerns for his welfare. Family and friends have also […]
Traffic Chaos on M2 Kent After Major Accident Blocks Westbound Carriageway
Drivers heading towards London faced significant delays this morning after a serious accident on the M2 Westbound caused a complete road closure, leading to heavy congestion and stationary traffic. The incident occurred between Junction 6 (A251 Ashford Road, Faversham) and Junction 5 (A249 Sittingbourne/Stockbury Roundabout), resulting in the westbound carriageway being entirely blocked on Saturday […]
Cannabis Plants Seized as Police Raid Property in Dover
Police have seized 250 cannabis plants following a raid on a property near Maison Dieu Place in Dover, disrupting what officers described as a “sophisticated” cannabis cultivation operation. [block_2] The raid took place on Wednesday afternoon after Kent Police received intelligence from the local community through the My Community Voice platform. Acting on the tip-off, […]
Appeal to Find Missing Man on the Isle of Sheppey
Kent Police are appealing to the public for help in locating Fred Stokes, a 78-year-old man who has gone missing from the Isle of Sheppey. Please also consider sharing this appeal on social media to help spread the word. [block_2] The community’s vigilance and quick action could make a significant difference in ensuring Fred’s […]
Man Charged Again Following Spate of Vehicle Break-Ins in Deal
A man has been charged in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins across Deal and Sholden, following a swift response from local police. [block_2] Mitchell Gent, 26, of Freemens Way, Deal, was arrested on Thursday, 20 February after an investigation into multiple reports of vehicle interference spanning from Saturday, 8 February to Wednesday, 19 […]
Armed Shop Thief Charged at Police with Crowbar During Morrisons Break-In
A dramatic break-in at a Morrisons store ended in chaos when a shop thief armed with a crowbar charged at police officers, leading to a violent struggle before officers were able to detain the suspects. In the early hours of 22 November 2024, Callum Knox, 38, of Avon Road, Southampton, and Damian Smith, 44, of […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 11-Year-Old Boy in Whitstable
Police are urgently appealing to the public to help locate Archie Sayer, an 11-year-old boy who has been reported missing in Whitstable. Archie was last seen around 2pm on Thursday, 20 February 2025, in the Station Road area of the town. Concerns are growing for his safety as no confirmed sightings have been reported since. […]
Emergency Services Respond to Major Incident in Dover’s Pencester Road After Reports of “Bad Batch” of Drugs
A major emergency response unfolded this afternoon in Pencester Road, Dover, following reports that several people may have been affected by a “bad batch” of drugs, resulting in multiple hospitalizations. Shortly before 4 PM, emergency services, including paramedics, police, and the fire service, swarmed the town centre after receiving calls of multiple people in distress. […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses Following Attempted Robbery in Margate
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was targeted in an attempted robbery while riding his e-scooter in Margate on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The incident occurred at around 7:00 PM as the victim was travelling along Approach Road towards Northdown Park Road. When the teenager stopped at the junction of Lower […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Collision Near Ashford
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Ashford that resulted in the death of an 84-year-old man. The incident occurred around 10:55 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, on the A20 near Hothfield, when a black Nissan Qashqai travelling along Sandyhurst Lane crossed the A20 towards Godinton Lane. The Qashqai was […]
Woman Jailed Over Whitstable Pub Stabbing Added to Kent Police’s Most-Wanted List
Shannon Cook, previously jailed for her role in a brutal stabbing outside a busy Whitstable pub, has been added to Kent Police’s most-wanted list as authorities seek to recall her to prison. Cook, who was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in May 2023, is wanted on recall after breaching the terms of her release. She was […]
Major M25 Disruption: Two Lorries and Car Collide Causing Severe Delays Between Kent and Essex
Motorists are facing significant delays on the M25 today following a serious collision involving two lorries and a car, which has brought traffic to a standstill in both directions between Kent and Essex. The incident occurred at around 12:20 PM on the M25 clockwise at Junction 1b (A296 Dartford), just before the QEII Bridge. A […]
CCTV Image Released in Westgate-on-Sea Assault Investigation
have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an assault on a shop worker in Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea. The incident occurred around 6:10 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, when police were called following reports of an assault inside a local shop. Officers attended the scene, and […]
Manhunt Ends in Tragedy: Search Continues for Suspect Believed to Have Fallen into River Thames After Murder in Knockholt
Detectives investigating the murder of Lisa Smith, 43, in Knockholt are continuing their search for the body of the prime suspect, who is believed to have fallen from the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge into the River Thames following the fatal shooting. The tragic incident occurred around 7 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025, when Lisa […]
Man Found Dead in Woodland in Dover Following Welfare Concerns
A man has been found dead in a woodland area near Auckland Crescent in Dover after concerns were raised about his welfare. “Officers attended the scene following reports of concern for a man’s welfare. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not considered suspicious, and a report will be prepared […]
Collapse of ‘Scarface’ Drugs Network Leads to Haul of Weapons and Dealer’s Conviction
A major cocaine supply network dubbed the ‘Scarface’ network has been dismantled following the arrest and conviction of Daniel Bruford, a 27-year-old drug dealer from Tonbridge, who ran the operation across west Kent. Police seized a cache of weapons, including samurai swords, nunchucks, a spear, machetes, knuckle dusters, and an extendable baton from Bruford’s home […]
Closure Order Extended for Northfleet Property Following Ongoing Antisocial Behaviour
A court-ordered closure on a Northfleet property has been extended for an additional three months after ongoing concerns about antisocial behaviour, Kent Police have confirmed. The property in Lawrance Square was initially subjected to a closure order in late 2024 following multiple reports from local residents of criminal damage, threatening behaviour, intimidation, drug misuse, and […]
Dispersal Order Enforced in Sittingbourne Town Centre to Tackle Antisocial Behaviour
A dispersal order has been implemented in Sittingbourne town centre as police crack down on rising incidents of antisocial behaviour. The order, which came into effect at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 18 February, will remain in place until 7.30pm on Thursday, 20 February. The designated area covered by the order includes key parts of the town […]