Seven arrested in investigation of motorbike thefts in Medway
Seven people have been held as part of an investigation into the theft of motorbikes across Medway. The suspects were arrested on Friday 26 July 2024, following the search of…
Medway Council Leader speaks out over unacceptable behaviour and disorder
Kent Police Medway Council Leader Vince Maple has spoken out following incidents of disorder around the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday 7 August, Cllr Maple said: “In recent…
Man suffers burns in Canterbury garage blaze
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a garage fire in Market Way, Canterbury just after 4.30 on Wednesday afternoon, 7 August. Four fire engines tackled the fire, and…
Folkestone area offender who intimidated witness is jailed
Kent Police report that a violent offender from the Folkestone area who assaulted a man and intimidated him after the incident was reported to police, has been jailed for more…
Arrests in Chatham after scuffles at demonstration
Extra police officers were on patrol this evening (Wednesday 7 August 2024) but Kent Police have reported just five arrests in Chatham after a small number of scuffles during the…
Extra police patrol Canterbury, Chatham, Dover and Gillingham
Extra police officers are on patrol this evening (Wednesday 7 August 2024) in the High Street area of Gillingham, the area around Chatham railway station, the Castle Hill Road area…
Suspect remanded in custody over violent street thefts against two women in Maidstone
A suspect has been charged in connection with violent thefts against two women following alleged offences on Sunday 4 August 2024, which left one victim requiring hospital treatment. The first…
Kent Rural Crime Officers snatch back more than £2million of suspected stolen items
Kent Police’s Rural Task Force has now recovered suspected stolen items worth more than £2 million since the start of the year. The team of officers, who patrol the whole…
Kent Police says it’s ready to respond to protests and disorder across the county
Kent Police is reassuring the public it is aware of the potential for protests at locations in the county today (Wednesday 7 August) and will be ready to respond swiftly…
Advice event for out of work Folkestone Sports Centre staff set up for Friday
Staff who lost their jobs when Folkestone Sports Centre closed last week are invited to a drop-in support event at the council’s Civic Centre in Castle Hill Avenue on Friday…