Cannabis Cultivation Dismantled in Medway Following Police Raid
Kent Police have successfully dismantled a large cannabis cultivation operation in Medway, seizing plants worth an estimated £200,000. [block_2] On Monday, 20 January, officers executed a warrant at a property in Victory Park, Medway City Estate, Rochester. Inside, they discovered approximately 500 cannabis plants along with growing equipment used in large-scale production. Kent Police continue […]
Cash, Cigarettes, and Baseball Bat Seized in Police Stop Near Canterbury
Police in east Kent have seized cash, cigarettes, and a baseball bat as part of efforts to combat organised crime. Vehicle Stop on A2 Officers patrolling the A2 near Barham, Canterbury, stopped a Ford Focus being driven suspiciously at around 10:30 pm on Monday, 20 January 2025. [block_2] A search of the vehicle revealed £5,000 […]
Man Dies Following Medical Incident at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone
[block_2] Emergency services responded to a medical incident at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, where a man tragically died at the scene. Incident Details The alarm was raised on Saturday afternoon after reports of a man requiring urgent medical attention at the seafront hotel on Marine Parade.
Lorry engulfed in flames outside Dartford supermarket being treated as suspicious
A fire that engulfed a lorry parked in the loading bay of an Aldi supermarket in Dartford is being treated as suspicious, according to emergency services. Incident Details The Kent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the blaze on Suffolk Road at 8:14 p.m. on January 18. Three fire engines were dispatched to the […]
Two Teenagers Charged After Serious Assault in Sittingbourne
Two 17-year-old boys have been charged following a serious assault in Sittingbourne last week, in which a 16-year-old boy sustained a stab wound. Incident Details Kent Police were called to an address in Murston shortly before 9 p.m. on Thursday, 16 January, after reports of an assault. The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was found with […]
Suspect Charged with Hare Coursing in Thanet
A man has been charged in connection with a hare coursing incident in Birchington, Thanet, and is set to appear in court next month. Anyone with information about hare coursing or similar activities in their area is urged to contact Kent Police or Crimestoppers anonymously. [block_2]
Woman in Her 30s Dies After Emergency Response at Cliftonville Clifftop Promenade
A woman in her 30s has tragically died following a heavy emergency services response at the Cliftonville seafront in Margate on Sunday, January 19. [block_2] Emergency services, including an air ambulance, multiple police cars, fire engines, and ambulances, were called to the scene at around 3:20 pm near the Queen’s Court flats and The Albion […]
Police Appeal for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl from Chatham
Kent Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager from Chatham. [block_2] Leyla Marczyk, 15, was last seen at around 9pm on Saturday, 18 January 2025, in the Luton Road area. Concern is growing for her welfare, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Description Leyla is described […]
Man Charged with Poaching Offences in Birchington
[block_2] Kent Police Rural Task Force, in collaboration with Thanet officers, have charged an adult male with two poaching offences following an operation in Birchington. Details of the Arrest Operation: The arrest was part of Operation Galileo, targeting illegal hunting and poaching activities in rural areas. Seized Items: Police confiscated the suspect’s vehicle, a thermal […]
Emergency Services Respond to Incident Near Queens Court in Margate
[block_2] Emergency services, including an air ambulance, have been deployed to an area near Queens Court in Margate following reports of a person falling over a cliff. Incident Details The incident was first reported this afternoon, with witnesses stating that police and rescue teams are currently attending to the scene at Newgate Lower Promenade. Emergency […]
Suspect Charged Following Knife Assault in Dover
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a knife attack on Biggin Street, Dover, on the evening of Friday, January 17, 2025. Incident Details The victim, a woman in her 50s, was reportedly attacked at around 10:10 pm. Security staff from a nearby pub intervened, restraining the suspect until police arrived. Officers quickly […]
Lorry Fire in Dartford Being Treated as Suspicious
Emergency services responded to a lorry fire in a loading bay on Suffolk Road, Dartford, on the evening of Saturday, January 18, 2025. Fire Response Kent Fire and Rescue Service received the call at 8:14 pm, and three fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, used high-pressure hose reel jets […]
Emergency Services Respond to Incident at Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone
[block_2] A significant emergency response was triggered at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone this afternoon following a medical incident.
Dad-of-Two Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run on A20 in Ashford
A father of two, Samindra Gurung, tragically died in a suspected hit-and-run incident on the A20 in Mersham le Hatch, near Ashford, on New Year’s Day. An inquest revealed that the 45-year-old was found lying on the road with a significant head injury by passersby. Emergency services were called, but Mr. Gurung was pronounced dead […]
Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Knife Assault in Dover
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack on a woman in her 50s in Biggin Street, Dover, late on Friday, 18 January 2025. The Incident The victim was reportedly walking along Biggin Street at around 10:10pm when she was attacked with a large kitchen knife by a woman […]
House Fire in Ashford Closes Roads as Firefighters Battle Blaze
[block_2] Firefighters are currently tackling a significant house fire near Bank Road, Aldington, Ashford, prompting road closures and warnings for residents to stay away from the area. Emergency Response The blaze, which broke out early Saturday morning (January 18), has led to the deployment of six fire engines, a height vehicle, and a bulk water […]
A lengthy prison sentence has been given to a man who attempted to meet a child for sex in Gravesend
A lengthy prison sentence has been given to a man who attempted to meet a child for sex in Gravesend. Jayren Kadamen, 33, has been jailed following an investigation by Kent Police’s Paedophile Online Investigation Team. Kadamen sent a series of sexual messages on the internet in the hope he could arrange a meeting with […]
Cocaine Dealer Jailed After Filming Drug Deals in Maidstone
Maidstone Police have dismantled a cocaine supply chain linked to an organised crime group after uncovering incriminating evidence filmed by one of the offenders. Riges Kolsi, 20, has been jailed for two years following an operation that exposed his role in dealing cocaine from a town centre base. Surveillance and Arrest Kolsi and his associate, […]