16 year jail term for man whose victim suffered catastrophic fatal injuries in Dover
A 16 year jail term has been imposed on a man who caused fatal injuries to his victim during an assault in Dover. Ajay Porter attacked Derek O’Hare in the…
Rogue traders ‘mercilessly preyed’ on elderly Kent victims told to repay more than £100,000
Two rogue traders who scammed elderly victims out of thousands of pounds for unnecessary building work have been told to pay back more than £100,000. The pair, Sonny Maughan and…
Canterbury sex pest who targeted and assaulted women and girls in Canterbury is jailed
A sex offender who targeted and assaulted a number of women and girls in Canterbury has been jailed.In June 2024, four women and girls were followed by a man in…
Appeal following report of indecent exposure by bike rider in Tonbridge
A report of indecent exposure at a park in Tonbridge has resulted in officers seeking help to identify a man they wish to speak to. Kent Police was called at…
North Kent Police crack down on shoplifting with one woman jailed for 180 days
Library image North Kent Police have arrested and charged several individuals involved in shoplifting incidents across the area. In one incident, a woman was sentenced to 180 days in prison…
Kent Police crackdown on shoplifters during Safer Business Action Week
Kent Police has reported a successful Safer Business Action Week, resulting in numerous arrests and increased safety for local businesses. Officers visited hundreds of stores across the county, providing crime…
Swale shop thief who hid under child’s bed is jailed
A Swale suspect who hid in a child’s bed to avoid going back to prison has been jailed. On Thursday 17 October 2024, officers were on patrol in Minster-on-Sea when…
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner celebrates record-breaking support for crime victims
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott – Library image ::: Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, is thrilled to announce that his office has provided assistance to over…
Drug dealer’s Greek deception fails as he faces over three years behind bars
A drug dealer who attempted to deceive police by providing a false name and claiming to be Greek has been sentenced to prison. In February 2024, local officers stopped a…