A distressing incident in Dartford has left the community and wildlife advocates deeply upset following...

Published: 5:23 am July 28, 2024
Updated: 12:01 pm October 8, 2025
Dartford Tragedy: Community Mourns After Crash Leads to Death of Eight Geese

A distressing incident in Dartford has left the community and wildlife advocates deeply upset following the death of eight geese caused by a vehicular crash. Kent Police were alerted to the grim discovery on Anchor Boulevard at approximately 5:36 PM on Sunday, July 21.

The case quickly escalated when, on Thursday, July 25, a 19-year-old man from Dartford was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, as well as driving without a licence or insurance. The suspect has been released on bail pending further inquiries and is due to report back to the authorities on Friday, October 25.

Kent Police are calling on anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in their ongoing investigation. Information can be provided by calling the specified number and quoting the reference 46/122799/24.

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