Kent Crime Squad arrest burglar as he arrives at Stansted Airport
A burglar has pleaded guilty to a Sevenoaks break-in soon after his arrest upon arriving at a United Kingdom airport. Between 26 March and 15 April 2023, a home in…
Folkestone man jailed for 16 years in undercover Encrochat drugs probe
A Folkestone man has been jailed following an investigation into a drugs network which used the EncroChat phone system to organise deals. Ryan Nicholl, of Folkestone, together with others used…
Speedy arrest by Thanet officers after attempt to steal parked car
A rapid response from officers in Thanet has resulted in a suspect being arrested just minutes after a crime was reported. Kent Police was called after it was believed that…
Suspect charged over Ashford robbery
A suspect has appeared in court charged with a robbery and theft offences in Ashford. Kent Police were called to a report that a man had grabbed a woman’s wrist…
Hawkinge Mayor fundraises for EKH dementia campaign
Ann McGovern and Amy Harris receive the cheque from Hawkinge Mayor, Cllr Chris-Johnson A quiz night, garden party, and trips to a vineyard and a museum helped a community raise…
Teenager hero saves sister and dog from fire by stopping blaze in its tracks
A teenage boy raised the alarm when a fire broke out at his home in Kent and stopped the flames and smoke from spreading, just by closing his bedroom door.…
Sittingbourne stalker shouted threats to throw acid in woman’s face
A man from Sittingbourne who stalked a woman and threatened to throw acid in her face has been jailed. Duncan Friend harassed and intimidated his victim over several weeks and…
Chatham man admits 22 child sex offences
A man who admitted to multiple child sex offences will have to wait until January 2024 for sentencing. Matthew Lockwood, from St Mary’s Island, Chatham was arrested by officers on…