Emergency Services Respond to Report of Person Over Cliff at Capel-le-Ferne
Emergency services have been deployed to Capel-le-Ferne, situated between Folkestone and Dover, following reports of a person having gone over the cliff on Monday afternoon. Emergency Response A significant rescue operation was launched, involving the Coastguard helicopter, Coastguard personnel, and an air ambulance. The dramatic cliffs in the area, part of the famous White Cliffs […]
Renewed Appeal to Locate Missing Man from Canterbury
Police are renewing their appeal for information about the whereabouts of Luke Brown, a 31-year-old man from Canterbury, who has been missing since Thursday, 5 December 2024. [block_2] Luke was last reported to have been in the Chilham and Godmersham areas, and officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Description Luke is described as […]
Five Arrested Following Serious Assault on Isle of Sheppey
[block_2] Kent Police have arrested five men in connection with a violent altercation that left a man in his 20s seriously injured late on Friday, December 20, 2024. The incident occurred at the junction of Minster Road and Sunnyside Avenue, Minster-on-Sea, shortly before 11:50 PM. Incident Details Officers were called after the victim was […]
Two Charged Following Cannabis Cultivation Discovery in Lydd
Two men have been charged in connection with a significant cannabis cultivation operation uncovered in the Folkestone and Hythe district. This discovery highlights the importance of community vigilance in tackling organised crime and ensuring public safety. Further updates on the case will follow as it progresses through the courts. [block_2]
Over 50 Vehicles Stopped in Thanet Road Safety Operation
A major road safety operation conducted by Kent Police on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, resulted in over 50 vehicles being stopped and multiple offences being identified across Thanet. Key Outcomes of the Operation 50 vehicles stopped: Drivers were spoken to about the importance of responsible driving and vehicle maintenance. 13 individuals reported for traffic offences, […]
Former Cranbrook teacher sexually abused pupil during 1980s
A former Cranbrook teacher who sexually abused a pupil during the 1980s has been sentenced to prison. Simon Montgomery exploited his position as a boarding school housemaster and science teacher to repeatedly assault a young boy under his care. Montgomery taught at what was then referred to as Dulwich College Preparatory School. He began grooming […]
Robber Jailed After Swift Arrest Following Post Office Raid in Broadstairs
[block_2] A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after robbing a post office in Broadstairs and being arrested by Kent Police just hours later.
Man in His 50s Dies After Being Struck by Lorry on M25 near Orpington
A man in his 50s has tragically died after being hit by a lorry on the M25 near Orpington earlier today (December 18). A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Kent Police was called at 9:45 AM on December 18, after a pedestrian was struck by a lorry on the clockwise M25 near junction 4. Officers […]
Fatal Collision on M25 Near Orpington Causes Traffic Chaos
A person has tragically died following a collision involving a fuel tanker on the M25 near Orpington in Kent. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 AM on Wednesday between junctions 3 and 4. Officers from the Specialist Collision Investigation Unit have taken charge of the investigation, which has led to significant road closures as police […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Two Children Injured in Ashford Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in Ashford that left two young boys seriously injured. [block_2] The incident occurred at 4:03pm on Monday, 16 December 2024, in Moatfield Meadow, Kingsnorth, and involved a white Hyundai and two pedestrian children, aged eight and five. Emergency Response Kent Police officers, alongside the […]
A21 Closed in Both Directions Following Two-Car Collision in Kent
The A21 in Kent has been closed in both directions following a road traffic collision involving two cars. [block_2] The closure is in place between the B2079 (Flimwell) and the B2169 (Lamberhurst) as emergency services, including Kent Police, respond to the incident.
Two Charged Following Serious Assault in Margate
Two people have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Margate that left a man with stab injuries. [block_2] Kent Police were called to the Cowper Road area at around 6.30pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found a man with injuries consistent with stab wounds.
Driver Stopped by Kent Police After Asking About Court Date for Driving Without a License
A driver was stopped by Kent Roads Policing Unit (RPU) after being spotted driving without a license, insurance, MOT, or tax – just weeks after approaching officers to inquire about his court date for a similar offense. [block_2] The incident, which unfolded earlier tonight, has been highlighted on the Kent Police Roads Policing Twitter account, […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Two Men Assaulted on A2 Near Canterbury
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted on the London-bound carriageway of the A2, between the A2050 and A28, near the Wincheap exit. [block_2] The incident occurred between 5:00 AM and 5:40 AM on Saturday, December 14, 2024. A silver Mercedes-Benz C Class and a white SEAT were reportedly involved, and the […]
Road Rage Incident Closes A2 in Canterbury
The London-bound carriageway of the A2 remains closed this morning after a violent road rage incident resulted in two men being assaulted. Serious Injuries Reported One man has been transported to a London hospital with serious injuries, while another was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the second man’s injuries […]
A2 Closed Near Canterbury as Police Conduct Search
The A2 westbound remains closed following a police incident involving a white vehicle stopped between the A2050 (Canterbury East / Bridge) and the A28 Thanington Road (Wincheap). [block_2] Ongoing Investigation The exact nature of the investigation has not been disclosed, but police activity at the scene suggests a potential drugs-related operation. [block_4] […]
Man Suffers Broken Jaw in Alleged Bottle Assault in Paddock Wood
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a broken jaw in an alleged assault involving a beer bottle in Paddock Wood. [block_2] The incident occurred on Maidstone Road, near the town’s fire station, at approximately 11 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024. Emergency services attended the scene, and the victim was transported by […]
Forty-two year sentence for man behind non-recent sexual offences
A 42-year sentence has been imposed on a man who raped and sexually assaulted a number of women and girls in the Dover and Canterbury areas. Ian Hamilton was charged with numerous sexual offences after Kent Police’s Cold Case Investigation Team reviewed a 1988 investigation into an attack on a girl in the village of […]