Police have moved to “lock down” town centres across Swale this New Year’s Eve, granting officers sweeping extra powers to banish troublemakers and seize vehicles in a major anti-crime blitz.…
Library Image – Pexels – A new personal safety app has been launched in Maidstone as part of ongoing efforts to tackle violent crimes against women and girls. WalkSafe is…
Neighbourhood Police officers in Tonbridge have reacted to complaints from residents by obtaining a closure notice for a property associated with persistent antisocial behaviour. The constables worked closely with West…
Margate Police Station Kent Police have seized four bicycles and dispersed 11 individuals in Thanet over the weekend following multiple reports of antisocial behaviour, primarily involving youths on bicycles causing…
Library image Seven individuals were ordered to leave Sittingbourne town centre over the weekend as police implemented a dispersal order to combat persistent antisocial behaviour. The operation, aimed at addressing…
A 68-year-old Ashford man was reportedly spotted performing a lewd act in broad daylight by shocked passers-by near Trinity Road in the town, at around 12:30pm on Thursday, December 5th.…
November’s Women Together event in Willesborough Photo: Kent Police An event aimed at empowering women in Ashford organised by Kent Police Community Liaison Officer, Catherine Stevens, is to be held…
Police have launched an investigation into an incident in which a man was reportedly seen exposing himself in the Sandgate Road area of Folkestone at around 1.30pm on Monday 18…
Library image Four teenagers face charges following an altercation in Deal town centre on 9 April 2024. Officers responded to reports of a group of teenagers and adults involved in…
Library image A persistent beggar in Maidstone, who has repeatedly asked for money despite having accessible accommodation, has been issued a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). On 3 October, the…
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