Stepping up to protect east Kent residents against rogue traders
In East Kent, a dynamic operation was launched to crack down on rogue traders and empower residents to stay vigilant about their consumer rights On Thursday 22 August 2024, Kent…
Chatham shop owner is first in UK to face charges for crypto ATM operation
A Medway trader suspected of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM is believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged with such an offence say police. On…
Police investigate suspected arson at Folkestone School
Library image Kent Police was called to Church Road in Folkestone following a fire which is believed to have started between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Thursday 15 August 2024. The…
Woman charged over suspected theft in Margate
Margate Magistrates’ and County Court – Library image A suspected Thanet thief is to appear in court next month. As part of an investigation by Kent Police into thefts in…
Man’s head allegedly stamped on repeatedly in vicious assault by four suspects outside Maidstone pub
Maidstone Police Station – Library image Kent Police reported that four suspects have been charged over a violent assault in Maidstone which saw a man’s head repeatedly stamped on outside…
Kent stinger drama as suspect halted in police chopper chase
A suspect has been arrested following a disturbance at a pub at Leysdown-on-Sea pub which led to a police pursuit. Kent Police was called at around 9.30pm on Thursday 23…
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner vows to press on with ‘cancelled’ immediate justice programme
Library image: Matthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has vowed to press on with plans for a new immediate justice service for…
Man who used drug dealing phone to make restaurant booking is jailed
A Tonbridge cocaine dealer has been jailed after detectives seized a phone and discovered a trove of personal photos and a restaurant booking. Simon Thorpe, aged 34, was linked to…