Dartford man jailed after cast iron pan assault left woman in a coma
A man from Dartford has been jailed following a violent assault with a frying pan which left a woman suffering serious head injuries. Sebastian Birzu beat the victim with the…
Man jailed for sexually abusing child in Maidstone hotel
A sex offender from Milton Keynes has been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing a child in a Maidstone hotel. On 19 August 2022, Harrison Langford began using online chat…
Men suffering domestic abuse are urged to come forward
Men across the county are being reminded of the support available following incidents of domestic abuse. 54,000 men reported incidents in Kent Over the last six years, 54,000 men have…
Vicious unprovoked attack on Sheppey woman sees man jailed
A victim who suffered sustained violence and abuse at the hands of a former Swale resident has seen him jailed. On 23 July 2021, Stephen McCreadie went into a house…
Man who removed plaster cast from his foot is jailed over spitting at ambulance crew
An injured man who repeatedly spat at ambulance staff who were trying to help him has been jailed for six months. William Gregory, 36, had been drinking alcohol when he…
Paving slabs hurled in Cheriton Road Folkestone – Deal man charged
Officers investigating a disturbance in Folkestone in which paving slabs were allegedly thrown have charged a man with seven offences. Kent Police was called to Cheriton Road at around 11.10pm…
Maidstone ‘bully’ jailed for violent abuse of woman
A violent man from the Maidstone area is starting a prison sentence after he persistently assaulted and abused a woman for more than a year. Kasey Knowles targeted his vulnerable…
Kent Police’s Rapid Video Response praised by domestic abuse victims
Domestic abuse victims who have been interviewed by video link from their homes instead of receiving face-to-face visits have reported high levels of satisfaction with a new service being piloted…
Warning of ‘sextortion’ blackmail attempts in east Kent
Social media users are being warned to remain vigilant to potential ‘sextortion’ blackmail attempts. Detectives in east Kent have received a number of reports in recent weeks following threats to…
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…