Medway child rapist (78) facing 17 years in jail
A child rapist from Medway has been jailed for a series of offences committed almost 50 years ago. Alan Vinten repeatedly abused his victim during the 1970s, from when she…
Dartford man charged with Swale and Gravesham burglaries
A man from Dartford has been charged following investigations into two reported burglaries in north Kent. Kent Police were notified of a break-in at an address in Kestrel Close, Sittingbourne…
Arrest following dangerous driving in Edenbridge
A suspected thief who reportedly drove dangerously through Edenbridge using a provisional license has been arrested. Kent Police was called just after 7.40am on Thursday 27 March 2025 to a…
Two more arrests following ‘stabbing’ in Folkestone
Library image A total of four arrests have now been made in connection with a serious assault in Folkestone yesterday. Kent Police was called to a private address in Firs…
Twelve arrested in early-morning drugs searches in East Kent
Twelve suspected members of a drug dealing network have been arrested during a series of coordinated search warrants when specialist teams simultaneously entered and searched properties in Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Birchington…
Vehicle theft plummets across West Kent after Police Operation
A focused police initiative aimed at curbing car and motorcycle thefts has resulted in a significant reduction in crime across West Kent, with arrest numbers on the rise. Law enforcement’s…
Free activities in Folkestone district for the young people at Easter
A range of free activities for the young people of the district has been organised for the Easter school break. Folkestone & Hythe District Council is putting on fun sporting,…
Suspected hit-and-run in Maidstone leaves motorcyclist seriously injured
Detectives are urgently seeking witnesses after a reported hit-and-run collision in Maidstone left a motorcyclist with severe leg injuries. The incident, involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck, occurred on…
Ashford Police renew appeal in ‘Baby April’ murder mystery
Thirty years after the tragic discovery of a newborn baby’s body in Singleton Lake, Ashford, Kent Police have launched a renewed appeal for information, hoping advancements in forensic science will…