Suspected Cocaine Dealer Charged After Arrest in Tunbridge Wells
A suspected drug dealer has been charged following his arrest in Tunbridge Wells as part of an ongoing crackdown on drugs-related crime in West Kent. [block_2] On Sunday, 17 November 2024, officers on proactive patrols in London Road, Southborough, identified a vehicle suspected of being involved in drug supply. The car was followed into Holden […]
Sittingbourne Man Charged with Blackmailing Elderly Woman in Folkestone
A Sittingbourne man has been charged in connection with a blackmail offence involving an elderly woman in Hawkinge, Folkestone. [block_2] Jamie Barrett, 44, of Shortlands Road, was arrested on Wednesday, 13 November, following a report to Kent Police that the woman had been coerced into withdrawing £1,100 from her bank on Tuesday, 12 November. Anyone […]
Man Jailed for Sexual Assault on Schoolgirl in Folkestone
At Canterbury Crown Court on Friday, 15 November, Maycock, formerly of Foord Road South, was sentenced to: Two years in prison A 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order A 10-year restraining order Police Commitment to Protecting Women and Girls Detective Sergeant David Hinwood praised the victim’s courage and the swift action of the police: “Protecting […]
Cannabis and Cash Seized Following Arrests in Ashford
Police in Ashford have seized a significant quantity of cannabis, cash, and other items as part of ongoing efforts to tackle organised crime in the area. [block_2] The operation unfolded on Saturday, 16 November 2024, when beat officers on patrol in the Stanhope area spotted a vehicle previously linked to drug dealing. The vehicle was […]
Appeal for Witnesses After Pedestrian Hit by Car in Canterbury
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Rheims Way near the Wincheap roundabout in Canterbury. [block_2] The incident occurred at around 6 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2024. A teenage girl was injured in the collision and taken to the hospital for assessment. Fortunately, her injuries […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Racially Aggravated Assault in Gravesend
Kent Police are seeking witnesses and information regarding a racially aggravated assault that occurred outside a nightclub on Queen Street, Gravesend. The incident took place between 12:25 a.m. and 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 10. Incident Details The victim, who sustained facial injuries, was reportedly subjected to verbal abuse and a physical attack by a […]
Police Issue Warning After Distraction Theft in Folkestone
Kent Police have issued a warning to residents following a reported distraction theft in a Folkestone fast food outlet. [block_2] An iPhone was allegedly stolen from a woman dining at McDonald’s on West Terrace on Monday, November 18, 2024. The theft reportedly occurred between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Details of the Incident A teenage […]
Suspect Charged in Ford Fiesta Theft Ring Appears in Court
A man has appeared in court charged with stealing multiple Ford Fiestas across Kent following a police investigation into a series of car thefts. [block_2] Detectives linked vehicle thefts from Gravesend, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells between July and November 2024. On Friday, November 15, officers stopped a Ford Fiesta in the Goudhurst area and arrested […]
Two Charged After Over a Tonne of Cannabis Seized in Kent and London
Kent Police have seized over a tonne of cannabis in a major operation targeting organised crime networks, with two men now charged in connection with the find. [block_2] Officers stopped a Ford Transit van on Wrotham Road, Gravesend, on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 November 2024, following reports of suspicious activity. Upon searching the van, […]
Teenager Missing from Northfleet: Police Appeal for Help
[block_2] Police are urgently appealing for information to locate 14-year-old Alfie Butler, who has been reported missing from Northfleet, Kent.
M20 Closure leads to Drugs Seized and Suspected Dealer Charged in Ashford
A man has been charged after police seized suspected class A drugs during a vehicle stop near Ashford on Friday evening. Police Stop and Seizure Kent Police patrols flagged a suspicious car travelling along the M20 motorway around 6:30 PM on November 15, 2024. Officers stopped the vehicle and detained the driver for a search, […]
CCTV Appeal Following Assault in Dartford Bar
Police have released CCTV images as part of an investigation into an assault at the Dartford Sports Bar on Spital Street. The incident occurred at around 1:20 am on Sunday, 10 November 2024. Victim Injured in Attack A man in his 20s reported being assaulted by two men while inside the premises. The alleged attackers […]
Sussex Sex Offender Jailed for Targeting Kent Victim
A Sussex man who subjected a Kent woman to a prolonged campaign of fear, control, and abuse has been jailed for seven years following a Kent Police investigation. [block_2] Andrew Wilson, 29, formerly of Brompton Close, Brighton, was convicted of sexual assault, suffocation, and coercive and controlling behaviour after his victim, from Ashford, reported his […]
Serious Accident Closes Barton Point Coastal Road in Both Directions
A serious accident has led to the closure of Barton Point Coastal Road in both directions, causing significant disruption in the area. Emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday morning following reports of a collision involving multiple vehicles. Witness Accounts Residents and motorists have expressed concern over the state of the road and […]
Suspected Migrants Found on M20 Hard Shoulder After Fleeing Lorry
Police officers discovered 11 suspected migrants on the hard shoulder of the M20 near junction 4 for Leybourne following reports that they had fled from the back of a lorry. Incident Details Motorists reported seeing individuals “running all over the place” near the motorway exit, prompting authorities to respond. The group was located at approximately […]
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Incident on A21 Near Pembury
Kent Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a man in his 40s tragically died on the A21 near Pembury on Saturday evening (16 November 2024). Incident Details Officers were called to the scene shortly after 6 PM following reports of a serious collision on the coastbound carriageway of the A21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8du3HXDhyo&t=28s Despite the […]
Kent Roads Policing Officers Rescue Abandoned Goat Found on Busy Road
Kent Roads Policing Unit officers had an unexpected encounter on the job when they came across an abandoned goat on a busy road. The team quickly sprang into action, ensuring the animal’s safety and preventing potential danger to motorists. Rescue Operation The goat, affectionately named “Callie” by the officers, was spotted wandering along the road, […]
Police Launch Fatal Collision Investigation in Tunbridge After Driver Killed
Kent Police have launched a fatal collision investigation following a tragic incident on the A21 in Tunbridge that claimed the life of a driver on Saturday evening, November 16, 2024. [block_2] The southbound carriageway of the A21 remains closed between the A228 (Pembury) and B2160 (Kipping’s Cross) as police and emergency services conduct […]
