Suspected Robber Charged After Car Thefts in Dartford
A suspected robber has been charged in connection with a series of assaults and vehicle thefts near Dartford. The incidents took place earlier this month, during which victims were attacked and their cars stolen by men wearing face masks. [block_2] The first incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, 4 September 2024, when a motorist […]
Suspect charged after reports of man with gun in Maidstone town centre
A suspect alleged to have been brandishing what appeared to be a firearm in the centre of Maidstone has been arrested and charged. Kent Police was called at around 7pm on Monday 16 September 2024, to a report that a man in Knightrider Street had been seen in possession of what was described as a […]
Medway sex offender attempted to abuse children as young as 12
A sex offender from Medway who used social media apps in attempts to groom and abuse children has been jailed for nine years. David Smith, 68, accessed software including Snapchat, WhatsApp and Kik to seek out and contact victims as young as 12. Smith, of Childscroft Road, Rainham, was arrested in December 2023. A Kent […]
Car Crashes Into Home After Alleged Theft Incident in Swanley
A car involved in an alleged theft at Crockenhill Premier in Broadway crashed into another vehicle and a home on Goldsel Road, Swanley, on Monday afternoon, September 16, 2024. The incident unfolded after a male suspect reportedly took a bottle of alcohol from the Premier store and fled the scene in a vehicle. Eyewitnesses claim […]
Family Thanks Special Constable for Lifesaving Effort in Chatham
The family of Peter O’Donnell, 68, who suffered a cardiac arrest in Chatham, paid a heartfelt visit to Special Constable Laura Meeks to thank her for helping to save his life. The incident occurred on Friday, 23 August 2024, while Peter was visiting his sister Annie and niece Shannon. Shannon immediately performed CPR on her […]
Suspected Shop Thieves Arrested for Selling Stolen Food in Maidstone Town Centre
Two suspected shop thieves were arrested in Maidstone after allegedly selling stolen food items in the town centre. The arrests followed a report from CCTV operators who noticed suspicious activity near Bank Street during the evening of Thursday, 12 September 2024. The investigation is ongoing, and Kent Police are appealing to anyone with information or […]
Teenage Girl Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Car Outside Dartford College
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car outside North Kent College in Dartford this morning (September 13). The incident occurred just before 8:10 AM on Oakfield Lane, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Officers from Kent Police and crews from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) arrived […]
Crash Between Two Cars and a Lorry Causes Major Delays on A2 Near Dartford Crossing
A collision involving two cars and a lorry has caused significant delays on the A2 coast-bound near the Dartford Crossing this morning (September 13). The incident occurred between the junctions for the M25 and Bean at around 7:10am. A spokesperson for Kent Police confirmed: “Kent Police was called at around 7:10am on Friday, September 13, […]
Four Arrested and Vehicles Seized in Major Police Operation at Port of Dover
Four suspected thieves have been arrested and seven vehicles seized during a coordinated police operation at the Port of Dover, targeting stolen goods and vehicles. The operation, which involved officers from Kent Police, Port of Dover Police, Thames Valley Police, and Sussex Police, aimed to inspect vehicles leaving the country and recover stolen plant and […]
Man in his 50s found dead in Gravesend home
A man in his 50s has been found dead at a home in Gravesend.
Concerns for the welfare of a person were raised in Taunton Vale just before 1pm on September 9.
Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report is being completed for the coroner.
The man’s next of kin have been informed.
A spokesperson for Kent Police said: “Police was called to concerns for the welfare of a person at an address in Taunton Vale, Gravesend, at 12.57pm on Monday 9 September 2024.
“Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene where a man in his 50s was subsequently confirmed to be deceased.
“The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report is being completed for the coroner.
“The deceased’s next of kin have been informed.”
Detectives Appeal for Witnesses Following Fatal Collision in Marden
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a tragic two-vehicle collision in Marden, Kent, that claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The incident took place on Sunday, 8 September 2024, at approximately 3:40pm on Maidstone Road and involved a white Fiat Panda and a green Kawasaki motorcycle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SCIU […]
Kent Police Officers and Staff Honoured at Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony
A police officer who saved the life of a 90-year-old man at the Channel Tunnel, the investigative team behind the response to the Insulate Britain protests, and an officer recognised for his dedication to serving Folkestone and Hythe were among the recipients at Kent Police’s Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony. Held on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, […]
Two Arrested in Maidstone in Major Money Laundering Investigation
Two individuals have been arrested in Maidstone, and approximately £80,000 in cash has been seized, as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. Kent Police carried out warrants at two car washes and a residential property in the area on the evening of Thursday, September 5, 2024. In addition to the property searches, two vehicles […]
Shocking Incident in Greenhithe: Young Male Brandishes Knife in Broad Daylight
Disturbing images have emerged showing a young male pulling out a knife in the Quay Lane area, off Eagles Road, on Friday evening. The incident, which occurred around 5 PM, has left local residents shocked and concerned. According to reports, the young male brandished the weapon after being approached by a local man. In the […]
M20 in Kent closed after major blaze rips through Lorry
A major fire has forced the closure of the M20 in Kent, causing significant traffic delays and road closures between Junction 10A (Ashford) and Junction 11 (Westenhanger). The incident, involving a lorry fire, has prompted a rapid response, with helicopters now on-site as the situation unfolds. The road remains fully closed, and drivers are being […]
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Herne Bay are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Kent Police was called at 8.30pm on Friday 6 September 2024 to a report of a collision on the A2990, Old Thanet Way involving a car and a pedestrian walking a dog. A black taxi was travelling towards Herne Bay when the collision occurred between the Chestfield and Greenhill roundabouts. Anyone who saw what happened, […]
A total of 20 charges have been secured against four suspects in connection to the theft of high-value trainers from Ashford
Kent Police received a report that people had been fraudulently swapping high-value trainers into boxes for cheaper footwear and paying for them through the self-service tills. It was reported that the fraud had occurred at a store in Ashford’s designer outlet on three different occasions, on 3, 24 and 31 August 2024. As part of […]
Warning Issued After Elderly Woman in Dover Area Almost Scammed Out of £20,000
Potential victims of fraud are being warned after an elderly woman from the Dover area was persuaded into sending a large sum of money through the post. Kent Police were contacted on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 by a courier company after they suspected a package containing £10,000 might be fraudulent. Officers quickly intervened and visited […]
