Celebrities join young people in Kent as ‘Hope Hacks’ arrive in Ashford
Commando Chef Mike Beaton MBE Young people across the county were invited to share their ideas on a range of subjects including community safety at an event hosted by the…
Kitchen argument sparks ‘extreme violence’ with man in 50s stabbed
A Maidstone resident who stabbed a victim following an ongoing argument has been jailed. On 14 December 2022, Stephen Jenkins approached a man he knew in a multi-occupancy residence in…
Man hit over the head with a brick outside bookies in Gillingham
Police investigating an assault on a man outside a betting shop in Gillingham have released a CCTV image shown below. At 11.30am on Friday 3 March 2023, Kent Police was…
Two charged over alleged serious stabbing of boy in Gillingham town centre
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the alleged stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Gillingham. Kent Police was called to the High Street following the incident at around…
Man charged after shop windows smashed in Staplehurst
A suspect has been promptly arrested after damage was caused to Staplehurst businesses during the hours of darkness. At around 12.30am on Tuesday 7 March 2023, Kent Police received reports…
Four teens held on suspicion of attempted murder in Gillingham town centre
Detectives investigating a serious assault in Gillingham have arrested five people. The incident happened in the High Street at around 4.55pm on Thursday 9 March 2023. It is reported a…
Man who hurled rock through Thanet pub window seriously injuring woman is jailed
A man who threw a rock through the window of a Thanet pub, injuring a woman inside, has been jailed. Stephen Gowton caused the victim serious injuries following the incident…
Boy held and threatened by teenagers during robbery in Medway park
Witnesses are sought after Kent Police received reports that a boy had been robbed in a park in Gillingham. At around 4.15pm on Saturday 4 March 2023, the victim and…
Man in 80s knocked to bottom of ASDA escalator after boys reported launching shopping trolley from top
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault on a pensioner at a Gravesend supermarket. The incident happened in Asda at the Imperial Retail Park, between 6.20pm…
Hood pulled over man’s head and robbed in Ramsgate mugging
Detectives investigating a robbery in Ramsgate are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Two people have been charged as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident which occurred at…