Safety at the heart of community events in Deal and Dover
Dover Police Station Personal safety was at the heart of two community events held in Deal and Dover aimed at protecting women and girls from harm. The events held on…
Storm Ciarán keeps Kent Fire and Rescue Service busy
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service has attended a number of incidents between 11.30pm on 1 November and 9am today (2 November) as a result of Storm Ciarán. Crews…
£10million of cocaine seized from sea chest buried in banana ship’s hull at Sheerness
Cocaine hidden deep within a container ship at Sheerness Port in Kent has been seized as part of a National Crime Agency investigation involving police officers and Border Force. The…
Suspected firestarter charged following suspicious blaze near Deal
A suspect has been charged in connection with a suspected arson near Deal. Kent Police was contacted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service shortly after 6pm on Sunday 29 October…
‘Hold onto your hats!’ – Amber weather warning of 85mph winds for Kent
People in Kent and the south east are being warned of dangerous winds associated with Storm Ciarán on Thursday which may disrupt travel, utilities, and cause structural damage. Forecasters warn…
Kent Police officer injured after attempting to detain man in Chatham
A man is to appear at court after a Kent Police officer was injured during an incident in Chatham town centre. On Monday 30 October 2023, two constables were on…
Booze and baccy snatched in Canterbury ramraid
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary which led to serious damage to a shop in Canterbury. Kent Police received a report that a white car was deliberately reversed…
Prolific Sevenoaks burglar caught hiding up a tree
A Sevenoaks burglar was caught hiding up a tree following a police pursuit helped by a police search dog and a drone. Kyle Ainsley was tracked by officers for several…
Chatham robbery suspect to appear in court
Kent Police Patrols responding to a robbery at a Chatham shop in which bottles of spirits were allegedly stolen, have detained a suspect. During the morning of Monday 30 October…