Five Charged in Dartford Drugs Conspiracy After Police Raids Uncover Class A Supply Network
Five people have been charged in connection with a major drug supply operation after Kent Police carried out a series of raids in Dartford, Orpington, and Belvedere. Following an investigation launched in February 2025, officers identified a dedicated phone line being used to facilitate the supply of crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis across the […]
Major Crash Closes Queen’s Road in Belvedere: Emergency Services on Scene
Queen’s Road has been closed towards the Fish Roundabout following a serious collision involving two lorries and a car on Monday (April 28). Emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade (LFB), Metropolitan Police, and paramedics, rushed to the scene near McDonald’s after reports that one person was trapped inside a vehicle. The incident occurred close […]
Ex-Soldier Found Guilty of Killing Amputee with Stolen Car in Erith Burglary Escape
An ex-soldier has been found guilty of killing an amputee by running him over with his own car while fleeing the scene of a burglary in Erith. Errol Woodger, 38, of Belvedere, was convicted at the Old Bailey of manslaughter and robbery following the fatal hit-and-run of Marc Allen, 50, in the early hours […]
Erith Amputee Killed by Own Car as He Tried to Stop Burglary, Court Hears
A man was fatally struck by his own car after confronting a burglar outside his home in Erith, a court has heard. Marc Allen, 50, who used a prosthetic leg, died from severe head injuries after being run over by his Mercedes in the early hours of December 29, 2019. He had tried to […]
Collision Closes Brook Street in Belvedere, Causing Disruption to Traffic and Buses
Brook Street in Belvedere has been closed in both directions this morning following a road traffic accident near the junction with Carlton Road, causing significant disruption in the area. Emergency services are currently on the scene, and a full road closure has been put in place while the incident is dealt with. The exact nature […]
Gun Found in Pizza Box as Police Crack Down on County Lines Network
Three men from Dartford, Bexleyheath, and Belvedere have been charged following a dramatic police operation targeting county lines drug networks, during which officers discovered a firearm hidden inside a pizza box. The firearm was uncovered during a wider crackdown that also led to the seizure of Class A drugs, two knives, and the arrest of […]
Elderly Woman Trapped After Car Crash in Belvedere
Emergency services are responding to a serious road traffic collision (RTC) in Belvedere, where an elderly woman is trapped in a vehicle following a car crash. Incident Details The crash, involving two cars, occurred at the junction of Brook Street and Parsonage Manorway, just before 11am on Wednesday 26th February 2025 Emergency crews confirmed that […]
Violent Offender Jailed After Biting Off Part of Victim’s Ear in Strood Attack
Strood, Kent – February 11, 2025 – A violent man who bit off a large piece of a stranger’s ear in an unprovoked attack near Strood railway station has been jailed for more than seven years. Brutal Assault Near Strood Railway Station The shocking incident occurred on February 28, 2022, when the victim was leaving […]
Two Women Arrested After Alleged Attempted Robbery in Belvedere Area
Two women, aged 26 and 28, were arrested by Met Flying Squad detectives yesterday afternoon after allegedly attempting to rob a shop in the Church Road area. The arrests come after an ongoing investigation linked to two previous incidents at a shop in Belvedere. The trio, under surveillance by police, were apprehended as part of […]
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Collision on Erith Road, Belvedere
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious collision on Erith Road in Belvedere, which has left a pedestrian with significant injuries. Incident Details Police were called at 2:58 PM on Wednesday, 22 January, following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Paramedics attended the scene, and the pedestrian […]
Lifeboat Crew Rescues Workman After Suspected Stroke Near Belvedere
A Gravesend RNLI lifeboat crew was dispatched to assist a workman who suffered a suspected stroke aboard a workboat near Belvedere. The incident occurred on December 18, with the Gravesend RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat launching at 2.23pm following a call from London Coastguard. Swift Response Four crew members—Sid Blake, Karla Thresher, Mel Titmus, and James […]
Beloved Fish Roundabout Damaged in Van Collision
The iconic Fish Roundabout, a local landmark in the Erith, Thamesmead, and Belvedere area, has been significantly damaged following a collision involving a van on Monday, December 2, 2024. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when a van collided with the centerpiece of the roundabout. The vehicle came to rest in the middle of the […]
