‘Monster of the Night’ cold case investigation leads to 42-year sentence for Kent serial rapist
A 42-year sentence has been imposed on a man who raped and sexually assaulted women and girls in the Dover and Canterbury areas since 1977. Ian Hamilton was charged with…
Gravesend brothers sentenced to 25-years for decades-old child rape
Library image Two brothers, who were from Gravesend have been sentenced to a combined total of 25 years in prison for the rape of a vulnerable child. The crimes were…
Vile sexual predator who raped woman after dragging her into Gravesend hotel room is jailed
A rapist has been jailed for more than 10 years after he offered to give a woman a lift home and then raped her in a Gravesend hotel. Seyi Odeyemi…
South Darenth man in 70s jailed for 26 years over sex offences against children
A man from South Darenth has been jailed after a jury unanimously found him guilty of sexually assaulting two children over more than three decades. Steven Franklin was convicted at…
Woman raped in Gillingham Park – Man arrested
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman was raped in Gillingham Park at around 8:30 PM on Sunday, October 27th, near to the Canterbury Street entrance. A 43-year-old man…
Playground rape reported in Canterbury: Police hunt launched
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses and information following a reported rape in Toddler’s Cove playground near Whitehall Road on Friday evening. The incident took place at around 9:30 PM…
Sheerness supermarket rape enquiries wound up after thorough investigation
Library image Kent Police detectives investigating a reported rape at a Sheerness supermarket have spoken to a number of witnesses and are now able to conclude their enquiries. On the…