Teenage boy arrested after 33 vehicles broken into in Medway
A 17-year-old boy from Gillingham has been arrested after 33 vehicles were broken into and items stolen from inside. On Sunday 20 March 2022 officers from Medway’s Community Policing Team…
Occupied campervan and 9 cars set on fire in Ramsgate
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a number of car fires in Ramsgate. At around midnight on Monday 14 March 2022, Kent Police was called by Kent Fire…
Police patrol pounce on graffiti tagger suspect in Dover Road Folkestone
Library image A suspected graffiti tagger has been arrested following quick work by officers in Folkestone. Officers from the town’s Community Policing Team were on patrol on the evening of…
Jail for Dartford ram-raider whose ‘ankle tag’ placed him at the scene
A Dartford ram-raider has been jailed after a GPS tag fitted to his ankle placed him at the scene. Gary Parkes was one of two men who used a moped…
Recent storms force urgent closure of Larkey Valley Wood near Canterbury
Extensive damage to a number of trees at Larkey Valley Wood in Chartham has forced Canterbury City Council to temporarily close the site for safety reasons. Council officers visited for…
Truck driver in Medway reportedly smashed stationery car’s wing mirror with hammer in road rage incident
Alert officers detained a man believed to be involved in a road rage incident after spotting the suspect’s vehicle travelling on Grain Road. The incident happened on Sunday 20 February…
Lucky escape for 84-year-old as explosion during Storm Eunice wrecks Ashford village home
An Aldington resident is urging the public to take extra care after an explosion during Storm Eunice caused devastation at her home this weekend. When June Ferretti from Aldington went…
Did Folkestone get off lightly after Storm Eunice?
Left: The Town Hall closed by the storm Right: A deserted Sandgate Road Photos: Ray Duff Story and pictures by Ray Duff Across Folkestone & Hythe District and beyond, Storm…
Detectives seek witnesses to assault and damage to property in Tunstall Road Canterbury
Detectives investigating an assault in Canterbury are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information. Officers were called to Tunstall Road at around 5.25pm on Thursday 10 February 2022, to…
Appeal after vandalism at historic Reculver Towers near Herne Bay
An appeal for witnesses has been made following a report of criminal damage to a historic ruin near Herne Bay. Offensive wording and a symbol were carved into the stone…