Man arrested over of racist abuse at League Two game in Gillingham
Library image – A man has been arrested following a report of racist abuse at a Gillingham FC match. Kent Police was told of an incident during the League Two…
Man racially abused and beaten with large tree branch in Maidstone
A suspect has been charged following allegations a man was beaten and subjected to racist abuse in Maidstone. The victim suffered head injuries after the incident in Union Street, which happened at…
Woman charged with racially aggravated harassment offences in Dover town centre
A woman has been charged with multiple offences following an investigation into disturbances in Dover town centre. The town’s Victim Based Crime Team carried out enquiries into reports of shop…
Fracas in Folkestone town centre leads to man charged and woman arrested
A man has been charged with carrying out a serious assault in Folkestone town centre. Emergency services rushed to Sandgate Road following a report of an altercation between a group of people shortly after 9am on Tuesday…
Speedy arrest by Thanet officers after attempt to steal parked car
A rapid response from officers in Thanet has resulted in a suspect being arrested just minutes after a crime was reported. Kent Police was called after it was believed that attempts were…
Jail for prolific Sittingbourne shoplifter after crimewave continued while on bail
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted supermarkets across the Swale area of north Kent and stole items totalling around £1,000 has been jailed. Mark Hewitt was responsible for a catalogue of offences between May…
Man in court after emergency workers assaulted in Maidstone
On Wednesday 24 May 2023, patrols were called to a disturbance in Knightrider Street, where a man was behaving erratically. He was arrested and is reported to have been verbally…
Hate crime victim suffered head injuries when hit with stick in suspected racist assault
A man has been arrested following a suspected racially-aggravated assault in Maidstone. Between 11.45pm and midnight on Saturday 1 April 2023 in Union Street, it is alleged that a man…
Jailed Canterbury shoplifter to be banned from city centre after release
A serial shoplifter who also attacked a restaurant worker in Canterbury has been jailed and barred from the city centre upon his release. Officers from the city’s Community Safety Unit and Victim…
Vandals daub racist graffiti and trash disabled toilets in Whitstable
A vandalised disabled toilet in Whitstable Cemetery Photo: Canterbury City Council Toilets at one of Canterbury district’s cemeteries will be closed for two weeks for repairs after being trashed by…