Ramsgate Rampage: Shop Windows Smashed in Early Morning Mayhem
Chaos erupted in Ramsgate at dawn on Saturday as a vandal tore through the town, smashing several shop windows. Kent Police acted fast, arresting a suspect and hitting him with multiple charges.
Vandal Strikes Multiple Streets
Just after 6am on 31 January 2026, officers scrambled to York Street, Queen Street, King Street, and High Street. Reports flooded in about a spree of window smashing across local businesses, leaving residents stunned and angry.
Dale Percy Arrested for Rampage
Authorities quickly zeroed in on 39-year-old Dale Percy, homeless and without a fixed address. He faces charges of criminal damage to 14 buildings, plus stealing a ladder brace and trying to damage a vehicle.
Justice on the Horizon
Percy was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 February 2026. The town waits anxiously to see if he will finally pay for the early morning havoc.
