Padlock your pooch? – KCC warning over big increase in dog thefts across Kent
There are reports from Kent Police on the increase of dog theft or attempted thefts in Kent over the past week with advice to secure your garden and property. Cases…
Appeal for witnesses following assault in busy supermarket car park near Maidstone
An appeal for information has been issued by officers investigating a reported assault in Headcorn near Maidstone This incident happened at around 12.40pm on Monday 15 February 2021 in the…
Market traders ordered to repay £136,000 after convicted of selling fake clothing
Two men previously convicted of selling counterfeit clothing have been ordered to pay back a total of £136,476 of their illegal gains. Confiscation proceedings were brought at Maidstone Crown Court…
Farmers and rural businesses association give thumbs up to criminalising unapproved encampments
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has responded to the announcement by the Home Secretary that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to…
Snappy recovery of six stolen dogs by Kent Police in Staplehurst
Six dogs reported stolen from a Staplehurst home were safely located by Kent Police officers within 20 minutes of a report being received. At around 8.35pm on Tuesday 9 March…
Man tries to snatch dog from teenage girl in Athol Road Ashford
Kent Police was called on the afternoon of Tuesday 9 March 2021 following a report that a man had attempted to take a dog from a teenage girl in Athol…