Arrest following thefts from cars in Canterbury
An arrest has been made by officers investigating thefts from vehicles in Canterbury. [block_2] Late on the evening of Monday 22 July 2024, it was reported that someone had been seen trying car door handles in Randolph Close. Anyone from the area who has lost such items, or been a victim of theft and is […]
A suspect has been charged after police saw and stopped a potential robbery taking place in Dover
On the afternoon of 15 July Kent Police officers on duty at the police station in Ladywell heard a commotion taking place outside and intervened. It was reported that attempts had been made to rob a man of his mobile phone. The victim sustained a broken arm and bruising. Officers acted quickly to intervene and […]
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision near Sheerness
The incident, involving a red Vauxhall Astra and a Grey Peugeot 2008, happened in Queenborough Road, Halfway at around 7.40pm on Saturday 20 July. [block_2] Patrols, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene where the driver of the Vauxhall had left prior to their arrival. A woman who […]
A suspect has been charged following a serious assault at a property in Westgate-on-Sea
Kent Police was called to an address in Linden Road at 8.17am on Friday 19 July 2024 following a report that a man had been assaulted. [block_2] Emergency services attended and the man was flown to a London hospital, where he remains receiving treatment for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. He remains […]
Witnesses including motorists with dashcam footage are being urged to come forward following a serious collision in Broadstairs
The incident happened on Fairfield Road at around 12.25pm on Sunday 21 July 2024. A pedestrian in his 20s was walking near the junction with Fair Street when he was involved in a collision with a black Nissan Qashqai, which stopped at the scene. Witnesses are urged to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on […]
Goose Killing Spree in Dartford Under Investigation
An alarming incident involving the deaths of multiple geese has occurred in Dartford, raising concerns among local residents and authorities. Reports indicate that around eight geese were found dead on Anchor Boulevard, outside the office buildings in the Crossways Business Park area. Initial posts on social media suggested that the birds had been run over, […]
Kent Police is appealing for help from the public to locate a missing teenager from Maidstone
Regan Henson, 14, was last seen at around 1.30pm on Sunday 21 July 2024. [block_2] She is believed to have walked to Hollingbourne railway station where she caught a train to an unknown location, although she has previously travelled to Ashford.
Kent Police is appealing for information into the whereabouts of a missing teenager from Medway
Maxwell Kouassi, 14, was last seen in the Canterbury Road area of Gillingham at around 10.30pm on Saturday 20 July 2024. [block_2] He was wearing a light blue football shirt with the number 7 on the back, and shorts. He may not have been wearing any shoes.
Kent Police is appealing for information into the whereabouts of a vulnerable missing person from Hartley, Sevenoaks
Michael MacCready, 82, left his home address at 6.20am on Saturday 20 July 2024 and caught a train into London, where he is last believed to have been in the Tottenham area. [block_2] Officers have released a doorbell camera image of Michael showing the black fleece top he was wearing. He also had black tracksuit […]
Tractor and Trailer Overturns Onto Vehicle on A25 Near Bat and Ball, Sevenoaks
[block_2] A serious accident involving a tractor and trailer overturning onto a vehicle has caused significant disruption on the A25 near Bat and Ball in Sevenoaks, Kent. Police have implemented a road closure, and the scene is being managed with the support of other emergency services. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek […]
A suspect has appeared in court charged with raping a woman in Gillingham
Kent Police was called at 5.45am on Thursday 18 July 2024 after a woman in her 20s disclosed that she had been raped by a man in the Marlborough Road area of the town. Following enquiries, officers arrested a man in connection with the incident later the same day. Police are still keen to talk […]
A violent man who subjected his former partner to domestic abuse and also caused a police car to be written off has been jailed for eight…
Police were called on the evening of Thursday 8 February 2024 after a report that Alex Moore, 47, of Timberbank, Vigo, had threatened and attacked a former partner and a child. Shortly after, officers arrived at the house and were able to follow Moore in his vehicle. They pulled him over, however after confirming his […]
A violent man who subjected his former partner to domestic abuse and also caused a police car to be written off has been jailed for eight years
Police were called on the evening of Thursday 8 February 2024 after a report that Alex Moore, 47, of Timberbank, Vigo, had threatened and attacked a former partner and a child. Shortly after, officers arrived at the house and were able to follow Moore in his vehicle. They pulled him over, however after confirming his […]
Forensics and Police Called to Tonbridge Road, East Peckham, After Woman Found Dead
A woman has been found dead at a property in East Peckham. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. [block_2] A report is being prepared for the coroner to determine the exact cause of death. Local residents reported a significant police presence and forensic activity at the scene throughout the day. One resident, who […]
Officers are seeking help to find a 21-year-old woman missing from Godden Green, Sevenoaks
Cara Lewis-Rimes was last seen in the Park Lane area at around 3.50am on Friday 19 July 2024. Cara is described as white and around five feet and eight inches tall. She is of a slim build, with black hair, and was last seen wearing black trousers, a brown jumper, grey coat, and white trainers. […]
A Northfleet resident who groomed young children online to obtain indecent images and videos has been jailed
James Kang pretended to be a teenage boy when he befriended multiple girls as young as 13, in chat rooms between 2018 and 2021. Having gained the trust of vulnerable victims, the 30-year-old coaxed and often bullied them into doing indecent acts while he watched. Kang denied committing any offences in interview and was bailed […]
Witnesses are sought after a rape was reported in Gillingham
Kent Police was called at 5.45am on Thursday 18 July 2024 after a woman in her 20s disclosed that she had been raped by a man in the Marlborough Road area of the town. [block_2] As part of enquiries officers arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the incident. He remains in custody. Anyone with […]
A suspect has appeared in court charged with carrying out distraction burglaries in Dover and Hythe
Kent Police detectives investigated following three similar reports of jewellery being stolen during loft insulation work at homes between Friday 31 May and Wednesday 26 June 2024. [block_2] Following enquiries, a man was arrested in Sandwich on Wednesday 17 July. Advice on how to protect yourself from burglary is available here: https://www.kent.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/keep-burglars-out-property/
