Ashford man’s bad language costs him £1,135
A 49-year-old man has been ordered to pay £1,135 by a court following prosecution by Ashford Borough Council for breaching the Ashford Urban Public Spaces Protection Order covering the town…
Dog kicked on Folkestone Leas after violent racist incidents reported near Sandgate esplanade
Witnesses are being sought following two incidents involving alleged racism in Folkestone. It was reported that at around 5.30pm on Monday 20 June 2022, a man and a woman intervened…
CCTV appeal following racist abuse at Tesco in Sevenoaks
Police investigators have released a CCTV image following a report a shop worker was racially abused in Sevenoaks. At around 2.35pm on Tuesday 10 May 2022, a man who had entered Tesco in Aisher Way, Riverhead was asked…
Appeal after man threatens to throw rail enforcement officer onto tracks at Greenhithe station
Officers investigating an incident in which a man threatened a member of rail staff with violence at Greenhithe station are today releasing images in connection with the event. At 7pm…
Kent lawyer says Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial may deter domestic abuse victims seeking help
A specialist family lawyer has expressed concerns that the ongoing defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in the USA is creating an atmosphere that might discourage domestic abuse…
Tunbridge Wells man who ‘bragged’ he would murder and bury partner in garden is jailed
A man from Tunbridge Wells has been jailed after making threats to murder and bury his partner during an abusive relationship which saw her also repeatedly beaten. John Kirby was sentenced to more…
Kent Police launches new Domestic Abuse Hub
Victims of domestic abuse will now be provided with an enhanced response, additional support and safeguarding through a dedicated Domestic Abuse Hub. Tackling domestic abuse is a force priority and…