Breaking News — M20 closed between Junctions 8 and 9 following arrest
The M20 is currently closed in both directions between Junctions 8 and 9 following the arrest of a man by Kent Police. Shortly after 11.25am on Sunday 25 April 2021…
Patient jailed after punching nurse in the face and shouting racist remarks to security guards at Maidstone Hospital
Dale Cooper jailed A patient who assaulted a nurse and racially abused staff at Maidstone Hospital has been jailed. Dale Cooper has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, just a…
Witnesses sought after woman sexually assaulted in Delce Road, Rochester
Detectives investigating a sexual assault in Rochester have released a computer generated image of a suspect. A woman reported that an unknown man grabbed her from behind while she walked…
Off-duty Dover PCSO receives commendation at Kent Police Chief Constable’s awards ceremony
Police Community Support Officer Carl Brett was honoured with a commendation for his attempts to save the life of a man who had collapsed in Dover in January 2021. PCSO…
Folkestone and Hythe Council crack down on scrap metal waste carriers
Photo shows officers from Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Kent Police hold a road check in Folkestone as part of the joint waste carrier operation. Anyone removing waste, including…
CCTV footage and information appeal after man approaches child in Ashford
Information and CCTV footage is being sought after a girl was approached by a man not known to her in Ashford. At around 3.15pm on Thursday 22 April 2021, a…
Laptops and electric bicycle stolen in Clarendon Place Dover burglary
An electric bicycle has been reported stolen from a property in Dover. Between 5.30pm on Sunday 18 April 2021 and 5.30am the following morning, the door of a property in…
Appeal over abandoned bike after man arrested in Hythe charged with aggravated burglary
Abandoned bike A suspect is to appear in court charged with an aggravated burglary at an address in Frittenden near Maidstone. The offence took place at around 6pm on Sunday…
Broadstairs drug dealer jailed for more than 6 years
A drug dealer found with cocaine, cash and a knuckleduster has been jailed for more than six years. Rennie Ash was pulled over by officers in Margate in March 2019…
Kent clampdown on anti-social motoring, speeding and dangerous riding by motorcyclists
Officers from Kent’s Roads Safety Unit teamed up with colleagues from Sussex Police and Highways England in an initiative aimed at promoting safer riding amongst motorcyclists. The action formed part…