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Driver assaulted with weapon in Rochester

An arrest has been made by Kent Police officers investigating a report a woman was sexually assaulted in Rochester

Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Rochester have released a computer generated image of a suspect

Police say man remains in custody following a collision in Rochester

Police say man remains in custody following a collision in Rochester

Blind drunk driver narrowly escapes death after failed to stop hit and run in Rochester

Three arrests were made, and nine warnings issued, during a multi-agency operation targeting stolen vehicles and the exploitation of work…

Three arrests were made, and nine warnings issued, during a multi-agency operation targeting stolen vehicles and the exploitation of workers in Rochester

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an electrical fire at a commercial premises in High Street, Strood, Rochester

Four arrests were made during a road safety operation carried out by Kent Police across Chatham, Strood and Rochester.

Investigators are issuing an appeal after a man was robbed in a Rochester alleyway

An estimated six kilograms of cocaine have been seized during the latest enforcement action to tackle drugs supply in Medway

A drug dealer who assaulted a man outside a nightclub in Rochester has been jailed for five years

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an explosion within a property in Rochester

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an explosion within a property in Rochester

Sixteen year old stopped in early morning drive with his mates in Rochester

Detectives are renewing an appeal for information following the death of a man in Rochester

Police have charged a man with the murder of Stephen Chapman

Witnesses are being sought after a man was found dead at a property in Rochester

Police investigate foul play after Rochester burglary sees two arrested

Murder arrest after body found in Rochester flat

A suspect accused of assaulting a woman and two Kent Police officers in Rochester has been remanded in custody

Two Men Have Been Arrested In Connection An Assault In Rochester High Street

Two Men Have Been Arrested In Connection An Assault In Rochester High Street – (ID 18588)

Man Arrested After Man Is Found With A Head Injury In Rochester

Man Arrested After Man Is Found With A Head Injury In Rochester – (ID 18507)

Mayor of Medway wishes centenarian twins from Rochester happy birthday

Investigation Launched After Six Puppies Are Stolen In Rochester – (ID 17307)

Investigation Launched After Six Puppies Are Stolen In Rochester

Flames could be seen shooting 100ft into the air at Hoo Blaze

Driver assaulted with weapon in Rochester

An arrest has been made by Kent Police officers investigating a report a woman was sexually assaulted in Rochester

Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Rochester have released a computer generated image of a suspect

Police say man remains in custody following a collision in Rochester

Police say man remains in custody following a collision in Rochester

Blind drunk driver narrowly escapes death after failed to stop hit and run in Rochester

Three arrests were made, and nine warnings issued, during a multi-agency operation targeting stolen vehicles and the exploitation of work…

Three arrests were made, and nine warnings issued, during a multi-agency operation targeting stolen vehicles and the exploitation of workers in Rochester

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an electrical fire at a commercial premises in High Street, Strood, Rochester

Four arrests were made during a road safety operation carried out by Kent Police across Chatham, Strood and Rochester.

Investigators are issuing an appeal after a man was robbed in a Rochester alleyway

An estimated six kilograms of cocaine have been seized during the latest enforcement action to tackle drugs supply in Medway

A drug dealer who assaulted a man outside a nightclub in Rochester has been jailed for five years

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an explosion within a property in Rochester

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of an explosion within a property in Rochester

Sixteen year old stopped in early morning drive with his mates in Rochester

Detectives are renewing an appeal for information following the death of a man in Rochester

Police have charged a man with the murder of Stephen Chapman

Witnesses are being sought after a man was found dead at a property in Rochester

Police investigate foul play after Rochester burglary sees two arrested

Murder arrest after body found in Rochester flat

A suspect accused of assaulting a woman and two Kent Police officers in Rochester has been remanded in custody

Two Men Have Been Arrested In Connection An Assault In Rochester High Street

Two Men Have Been Arrested In Connection An Assault In Rochester High Street – (ID 18588)

Man Arrested After Man Is Found With A Head Injury In Rochester

Man Arrested After Man Is Found With A Head Injury In Rochester – (ID 18507)

Mayor of Medway wishes centenarian twins from Rochester happy birthday

Investigation Launched After Six Puppies Are Stolen In Rochester – (ID 17307)

Investigation Launched After Six Puppies Are Stolen In Rochester

Flames could be seen shooting 100ft into the air at Hoo Blaze