Second Man Sentenced for Burgling East Kent Substations
A burglar who conspired to steal equipment from electricity substations across east Kent has been jailed. Frederick Rye, 62, formerly of Tonge Road, Sittingbourne, pleaded guilty to multiple charges before…
Two Arrests at Raid of Suspected Chop Shop Near Gravesend
Library image A suspected chop shop has been raided near Gravesend, uncovering suspected stolen vehicle parts. Kent Police had been made aware that parts of a stolen car had allegedly…
Witness Appeal Launched After Woman Injured and Cat Killed in Broadstairs Dog Attack
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after two dogs reportedly spun out of control in Broadstairs, leaving a woman injured and her cat dead. The incident took place at around…
Suspected Bike Robber Muggers Arrested in Chatham
Library image An arrest was made within 10 minutes of a bike robbery which was reported in Chatham. Kent Police was called at around 10pm on Sunday 28 June 2026…
200+ Suspected Troublemakers Dispersed in Thanet Over Two Months
More than 200 suspected troublemakers have been dispersed in Thanet since the start of the summer, as enforcement activity to deter antisocial behaviour continues throughout the warm weather spell. Broadstairs,…
Murder Inquiry Launched After Death of Former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe on Dartmoor
A murder investigation has been launched by Devon and Cornwall Police following the suspicious death of former Maidstone and Maidstone and the Weald MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on…
Margate Child’s Sexual Abuser Facing 10 Years in Jail
A sex offender, who moved to Lincoln and abused a young girl in Margate has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kevin O’Toole repeatedly sexually abused a child, beginning…
Man Remanded in Custody Following West Kent Vehicle Theft Investigation
An investigation into a series of car thefts across west Kent has resulted in a suspect being charged and remanded in custody. Between early April and mid-May 2026, police received…
New CCTV Images Released in Search for Missing Margate Girl
New CCTV images have been released by officers as the search for a teenage girl reported missing from Margate continues. Ruby Morris was last seen in the town at around…