Major Folkestone Town Centre Route Closed Following Sewer Collapse
Photo: Ray Duff Hawkinge Gazette Contributor, Ray Duff has reported a collapsed underground sewer is understood to have forced the emergency closure of a vital route in Folkestone town centre,…
Teenager Arrested in Ashford After Catapult Attack Smashes Car Windscreen Carrying Children
A 17-year-old boy has been swiftly arrested in Ashford after a vehicle carrying a driver and three young children was targeted in a dangerous catapult attack. The incident occurred at…
Armed Police Called to Maidstone Park After Report of People Threatened With Weapon
On Saturday afternoon, 11 July, armed Police were called to Mote Park following calls that a group of people had been threatened with a weapon. As patrols arrived, members of…
Ashford Child Rapist Sentenced to More Than 20 Years
A sex offender from Ashford who targeted both children and adults has been jailed for more than 20 years at Maidstone Crown Court. In 2021, an investigation was launched into…
Prolific Canterbury Shoplifter Jailed in 24 Hours of Arrest!
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted the same shop in Canterbury has been jailed within 24 hours of his arrest. An investigation was opened after it was reported a man…
Lydd Man Jailed for Eight Years Following Rape and Sexual Assault Conviction
A 52-year-old man from Lydd has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court. Steven Johnson targeted…
Dartford Fraudster Jailed After Masterminding £277,000 Bank Spoofing Scam
Eastern Region Organised Crime Unit (ERSOU) has reported a ringleader behind a sophisticated banking scam that mimicked legitimate telephone numbers to trick victims out of nearly £300,000 has been jailed.…