Second Arrest Made in Canterbury Fire Investigation
Detectives investigating the fire at a property in Canterbury’s city centre have made a second arrest as enquiries into the incident continue. [block_2] Kent Police were called at around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, to assist Kent Fire and Rescue Service after a significant fire broke out at a building on Guildhall Street. […]
Search Continues for Missing 65-Year-Old Peter Henderson in Sittingbourne
Chief Inspector Foster also urged local residents to help with the search: “I’d like to encourage people with garages and outbuildings to keep an eye out for Peter and for anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that they believe is useful to get in touch with us so it can be reviewed.” How to […]
Teen Arrested Following Canterbury Fire That Engulfed Former Debenhams Store
Firefighters continue to monitor the scene of a devastating blaze that engulfed the abandoned Debenhams store at the junction of Guildhall Street and Canterbury High Street. The fire, which began at around 8:45 PM on Monday, has prompted an extensive emergency response and remains under investigation. Emergency Response Three fire service vehicles remain on-site this […]
Missing 15-Year-Old Boy Found Safe and Well
[block_2] A 15-year-old boy who was reported missing from Harlow, Essex, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, has been located safe and well. Authorities had believed he may have been in the Maidstone area.
CCTV Appeal After Assault in Ashford Town Centre
Detectives investigating an assault in Ashford town centre have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Incident Details Kent Police were called at 4:11 am on Sunday, December 1, 2024, following reports of an assault in a car park on Station Road. The attack occurred […]
Two Stolen Horses Recovered Near New Ash Green; Third Still Missing
Kent Police have successfully recovered two of three horses stolen from stables in Hartley, near New Ash Green, between November 21 and 22, 2024. The animals were taken after thieves damaged fencing and led them through a field onto Ash Road. Recovery Efforts Following a public appeal and multiple lines of enquiry, officers located two […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Woman Bitten by Dog in Faversham
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being bitten by a dog while waiting at traffic lights on East Street, Faversham, around 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Incident Details The victim was standing at the traffic lights when a stocky dark brown dog on a lead suddenly leapt up and […]
Arrest Made Following Fire in Canterbury
An arrest has been made following a fire that broke out in Canterbury city centre on Monday, December 2, 2024. Emergency services remain at the scene, working to ensure the area is safe and to assess the extent of the damage. [block_2] Detectives have expressed their gratitude to members of the public who have […]
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Former Debenhams in Canterbury
A large fire engulfed the derelict former Debenhams store in Canterbury High Street on the evening of December 2, prompting a significant emergency response and the evacuation of nearby residents. Crews worked through the night and into the next day to bring the blaze under control. Extent of the Fire The fire, which started around […]
Urgent Appeal: Family Seeks Help to Find Missing Daughter in Gillingham
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Folkestone Drug Dealer Who Hid in Wardrobe Jailed for Over Five Years
[block_2] A Folkestone man has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for supplying Class A drugs after being discovered hiding in a wardrobe by police.
Kent Police to Host Free Community Event for Women in Ashford
[block_2] A community event aimed at empowering women in Ashford is set to take place next month. Organised by Kent Police Community Liaison Officer Catherine Stevens, the event, called “Women Together”, will be held at The Spearpoint Pavilion, Kennington, on Friday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Platform for Empowerment This marks […]
Suspected Drug Dealer Swiftly Arrested in Ramsgate
A suspected drug dealer was arrested on Sunday, November 24, 2024, after Kent Police patrols intercepted a vehicle in Ramsgate. Officers recovered drugs believed to be cocaine and crack cocaine, along with other items linked to illegal activity. Suspicious Activity in Plains of Waterloo Police were initially alerted to two men acting suspiciously in the […]
Police Release Images Following Assault in Canterbury
Kent Police have released images of a man they wish to identify in connection with an assault in Canterbury. Officers are appealing to the public for assistance in their investigation. The incident occurred on St George’s Street shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Two men were reportedly assaulted by at least three […]
Two Burglars Convicted After Break-In at New Ash Green Store
Two men have been convicted after breaking into a Morrisons Daily store in New Ash Green using crowbars. Patrol officers responded swiftly to the scene, arresting the pair shortly after the incident was reported. [block_2] Callum Knox, 38, and Damien Smith, 44, both from Southampton, pleaded guilty to burglary at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, […]
Police Warn Shoppers After Distraction Theft in Chatham
[block_2] Shoppers in Chatham town centre are being urged to remain vigilant following a distraction theft where a man had a gold chain stolen.
Serious Head-On Crash Closes Staplehurst Road in Sittingbourne
[block_2] Emergency services are at the scene of a serious head-on collision involving two cars and a bus on Staplehurst Road (B2006) near the Jenny Wren pub in Sittingbourne. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. this evening. Road Closure Staplehurst Road remains closed in both directions as emergency responders work to manage the scene, treat […]
Dover Man Jailed for Sexual Activity with a Child
A man from Dover has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for sexual activity with a child, following an investigation by Kent Police. The Case The offence came to light in March 2023, when the victim bravely reported the sexual assault to a friend and later to the police. Investigators identified […]