Can you spot signs of modern slavery and exploitation in Kent?
Today (Monday 18 October 2021) officers from Kent Police are marking Anti-Slavery Day 2021 by appealing to people to be aware of the signs of modern slavery and exploitation. In…
Police appeal to find man after weird incident in Canterbury
Kent Police is trying to locate a man following, what they describe as a ‘suspicious incident’ in Canterbury at the weekend. Police say the man, who may have important information…
Kent Police warning after gang in car force biker to stop and steal his motorcycle
Motorcyclists are being urged to be vigilant following an incident in which a man was assaulted and his motorcycle stolen. It is reported that a motorcyclist was targeted by four…
Canterbury university students urged to keep course work online as well as on laptops
Students advised to keep course work online Kent Police has been giving university students in Canterbury advice on how to keep their homes safe and their neighbours happy. Officers from…
Reports of ‘upskirting’ teenage girl in Gravesend leads to arrest
Detectives have arrested a suspect following reports of a man indecently approaching women in Gravesend. Following the release of CCTV images in an appeal for information on Thursday 14 October…
Woman shouts for help after man assaults her while walking alone in Tunbridge Wells
Detectives are reviewing CCTV and making enquiries after a woman, walking alone in Tunbridge Wells, was assaulted. The incident is reported to have happened at 7.35pm on Saturday 16 October…
Secret stashes of fags in Gravesend shops reveal 28,000 illegal cigarettes
A hidden compartment containing more than 18,000 illegal cigarettes was discovered at a shop in Gravesend during a joint operation involving police and Kent County Council Trading Standards. The hide…
Kent County Council celebrates more country parks’ Green Flag Awards
KCC’s Country Parks team is celebrating the news that eight of its parks – one more than previously – have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award. Parks and…
Construction begins on new Anglican Church in Maidstone
Work has begun this week to prepare the site for a brand-new church and community centre to be built in the Springfield and Ringlestone Area of Maidstone. St Faith’s Centre…
Renewed appeal after review of fatal incident in Garlinge
Officers have issued a renewed appeal for information after the death of a man following an incident near Margate. Kent Police was called at around 1am on Thursday 7 October…