Don’t get caught out by the new weapons laws in Kent
Kent Police officers will be working to prevent and reduce knife crime across the county as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre is taking place from Monday…
Knife bins placed around Folkestone
Two knife bins have been placed in Folkestone to give anyone in possession of a bladed object a safe place to dispose of it. One of the bins is at…
Two charged over supply of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of pounds across Kent
Two men suspected to be involved in the wholesale supply of drugs across Kent and the south east of England have been charged and remanded in custody. Officers from the…
Hawkhurst man who launched terrifying knife assault on woman is jailed
A woman who was assaulted and threatened by a man with a knife during a three-hour ordeal has seen him jailed for two years. On 20 June 2020, the victim…
Uninsured motorists in Kent face having cars seized
Roads policing officers in Kent are warning motorists that they will seize their car if it is not insured as they take part in a national campaign. Between Monday 15…
Ask Angela! Kent rail travellers given tools and tips to stay safe
Personal safety alarms have been given to Sittingbourne commuters as part of a visit by officers to Sittingbourne Railway Station. Sittingbourne’s Town Centre PCSO Gregory Cain, and Swale’s Crime Prevention…
Police in Tonbridge alerting older people to fraudsters and scams
Police community support officers in Tonbridge are visiting the homes of older people as part of increased measures to protect them from fraudsters and scams. PCSOs have been attending settings…
Lifesaving public medical equipment stolen from Ashford village
Kent Police is investigating a report of a defibrillator theft from a village near Ashford. It was reported that the emergency equipment was stolen from its location outside the Hub…
Call handler Sarah praised by Kent Police after defusing violent situation
A call handler and despatcher in Kent Police’s Force Control Room (FCR) has been recognised for her professionalism when dealing with a violent incident. Sarah Steer, who has been taking…
Armed robber who pushed knife against Medway taxi driver’s ribs faces 4½ years behind bars
An armed robber who targeted a Medway taxi driver has been jailed. On Friday 13 August 2021, Matthew Lycett went to Maidstone Road, Chatham with a knife and flagged down…