Witnesses Sought After Man Assaulted in Ashford
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Ashford that left a man with head injuries. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, between 8:45 pm and 10:00 pm on Ashford’s High Street. [block_2] The victim, a man in his thirties, was allegedly involved in a verbal altercation with occupants […]
Prolific Shop Thief Jailed After Ignoring Court Order Banning Him from Tunbridge Wells Stores
[block_2] A habitual shop thief has been jailed after breaching a court order that prohibited him from entering stores in Tunbridge Wells. Tommy Robertson, 59, defied a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by attempting to steal nearly £1,000 worth of clothing from Marks & Spencer in the Royal Victoria Place shopping centre. Sergeant Chris Wells […]
Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Locate Missing 13-Year-Old Girl from Chatham
Anyone who has seen Shanie or has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact Kent Police immediately on 999, quoting reference 12-0294. [block_2]
Two Lanes Closed on Dartford Crossing After Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays
Two lanes of the Dartford Crossing were closed this evening following a multi-vehicle crash on the A282 northbound. Lanes four and five were shut between Junctions 1B and 1A near Dartford, starting around 6:40 p.m. on November 11. [block_2] The incident, which occurred on the M25 anticlockwise near the Dartford Tunnels, has caused significant congestion, […]
Man Found Dead in Bus Station Toilet in Gravesend
[block_2] A man in his 40s was found dead in a toilet at Barrack Row Bus Station in Gravesend on Saturday morning, prompting an emergency response. Police were alerted at 9:33 a.m. to reports of a body at the station, and two police cars and an ambulance were seen at the scene.
Arrest Made Following Margate Assaults Involving Suspected Chemical Spray
A 19-year-old man from Ramsgate has been arrested in connection with a series of assaults that occurred early on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Margate. The incident took place around 1:15 a.m. during a disturbance on Mansion Street, which connects Fort Road and The Parade. Detectives have expressed gratitude to those who have already come […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Medway Teen James Gibbons
When last seen, James was reportedly wearing brown tracksuit bottoms, a grey Hollister hooded pullover, a white shirt with a black and blue chequered pattern, black socks, and black material trainers. There is a possibility that he could be wearing alternative clothing, so authorities urge anyone with information to stay vigilant. [block_2] James’s family […]
Police Deploy Helicopter and Drones in Search for Missing 16-Year-Old James Gibbons in Cuxton
The search for missing teenager James Gibbons has intensified as Kent Police utilize a helicopter and drones in their efforts to locate him. James, 16, was last seen in Cuxton village around 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, 9 November, and concerns for his safety have been growing. [block_2] James is described as being approximately 5 feet […]
Two-Car Collision Closes A20 Roundhill Tunnel in Kent
[block_2] The A20 Roundhill Tunnel in Kent is currently closed westbound between the A260 near Hawkinge and the M20/A259 near Folkestone following a two-car collision. Emergency services, including Kent Police, are on the scene, along with National Highways Traffic Officers, who are coordinating efforts to manage the incident.
Police Release CCTV Images After Assaults in Margate
Detectives are seeking witnesses following a reported series of assaults in Margate. As part of their ongoing investigation, police have released CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist with their inquiries. [block_2] Anyone who recognizes the man or has further information is urged to contact Kent Police at 01843 […]
Two Men Charged Following Series of Keyless Vehicle Thefts Across Kent
Two men have been charged in connection with a spate of keyless vehicle thefts across Kent, following a targeted investigation by Kent Police. The suspects, Tomas Chaleckas, 44, of Porter Close, Grays, and Gytis Maslinas, 35, of Hathaway Road, Grays, have been charged with conspiracy to steal motor vehicles, possession of criminal property, and possession […]
Gravesend Sex Offender Sentenced to 26 Years for Multiple Child Sex Offences
Matthew Jenkins, a 34-year-old man from Gravesend, has been sentenced to an extended 26-year sentence for multiple child sex offences, including rape. Jenkins, of St George’s Crescent, was arrested in August 2021 after reports surfaced that he had targeted young victims over a six-year period from 2015 to 2021. Detective Constable Jack Evans, who led […]
CCTV Images Released in Broadstairs Assault Investigation
Police have released CCTV images of two men as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault at The Dolphin pub on Albion Street in Broadstairs. The incident occurred around 1:17 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, when a man was assaulted both inside and outside the pub, sustaining serious head injuries. The victim […]
Alert Kent Police employee helps in the jailing of Child Sex Offender
A sex offender who groomed a child online before meeting her in Swale has been jailed. Asif Mirza was caught with the victim inside his car after concerns were raised by an alert Kent Police employee. Mirza initially contacted the victim through social media at the start of 2024 and showed sympathy when she disclosed some […]
Larkfield Hit by Series of Vandalism Incidents as Vehicles and Property Targeted
A wave of vandalism swept through Larkfield last night as multiple vehicles and properties, including floodlights at Larkfield & New Hythe Football Club, were targeted by unknown perpetrators. Several cars were reportedly damaged by objects believed to have been launched from a catapult, while a car on the M20 sustained severe roof damage after a […]
Search for Missing Teenage Boy from Gillingham Now Focused in Canterbury Area
[block_2] Police are continuing their search for 16-year-old Robert Chihaia, who has been missing from Gillingham since Tuesday, November 5. Robert was last seen in the area of Upnor around 2:20 p.m., and it is now believed he may be in the Canterbury area.
Suspect Charged with Serious Assault in Ramsgate
A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Ramsgate in the early hours of Thursday, November 7. Kent Police were called shortly after 1 a.m. following reports that a man had been assaulted on Harbour Street. Smith is scheduled to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court today, Friday, November 8, […]
Over 3,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Busiest Fortnight of 2024 Amid Renewed Efforts to Combat Smuggling
More than 3,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in the busiest 14-day period of crossings so far this year, as the UK continues its push to combat human smuggling networks. Between October 24 and November 6, 3,197 people arrived in the UK by small boat, according to Home Office data, bringing the total number of […]
