Medway child rapist (78) facing 17 years in jail
A child rapist from Medway has been jailed for a series of offences committed almost 50 years ago. Alan Vinten repeatedly abused his victim during the 1970s, from when she…
Dartford man charged with Swale and Gravesham burglaries
A man from Dartford has been charged following investigations into two reported burglaries in north Kent. Kent Police were notified of a break-in at an address in Kestrel Close, Sittingbourne…
Arrest following dangerous driving in Edenbridge
A suspected thief who reportedly drove dangerously through Edenbridge using a provisional license has been arrested. Kent Police was called just after 7.40am on Thursday 27 March 2025 to a…
Two more arrests following ‘stabbing’ in Folkestone
Library image A total of four arrests have now been made in connection with a serious assault in Folkestone yesterday. Kent Police was called to a private address in Firs…
Twelve arrested in early-morning drugs searches in East Kent
Twelve suspected members of a drug dealing network have been arrested during a series of coordinated search warrants when specialist teams simultaneously entered and searched properties in Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Birchington…
Vehicle theft plummets across West Kent after Police Operation
A focused police initiative aimed at curbing car and motorcycle thefts has resulted in a significant reduction in crime across West Kent, with arrest numbers on the rise. Law enforcement’s…
Suspected hit-and-run in Maidstone leaves motorcyclist seriously injured
Detectives are urgently seeking witnesses after a reported hit-and-run collision in Maidstone left a motorcyclist with severe leg injuries. The incident, involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck, occurred on…
Ashford Police renew appeal in ‘Baby April’ murder mystery
Thirty years after the tragic discovery of a newborn baby’s body in Singleton Lake, Ashford, Kent Police have launched a renewed appeal for information, hoping advancements in forensic science will…
Dangerous driver reported in Edenbridge has knuckle duster seized following police pursuit
Library image A suspected thief with a provisional license who reportedly drove dangerously through Edenbridge has been arrested. Kent Police was called just after 7.40am on Thursday 27 March 2025…
Herne Bay cocaine dealer told to hand over £35,000
A cocaine dealer has been permanently deprived of more than £35,000 in cash and designer goods seized from his home in Herne Bay. His assets will also be regularly reviewed,…