Kent traffic cops to target speeding hot spots over next two weeks
Police in Kent are supporting the latest campaign to target speeding motorists. The NPCC Speed Campaign started on Monday 16 October 2023 and will run until Sunday 29 October 2023…
Motorcyclist dies in collision with traffic light at pedestrian crossing near Maidstone
Library image The rider of a black Suzuki motorbike which was traveling along the A228 Ashton Way towards Leybourne has died when it collided with a traffic light at a…
Suspected cocaine deals seized from driver’s sock in Tunbridge Wells arrest
Cocaine – Library image A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after the manner of his driving caught the attention of officers in Tunbridge Wells. The incident happened at 5.15pm…
Man attempting to break into properties in Cliffsend arrested after police received multiple reports
Kent Police received several reports from around 11.45pm on Friday 13 October 2023 that a person had been seen trying the doors to properties in and around Cliffsend. Officers arrived…
Witnesses to dangerous driving in Sittingbourne sought by police
Officers investigating allegations of dangerous driving in Sittingbourne are appealing for witnesses. Kent Police was called at 8.45pm on Friday 6 October to a report of a van driving dangerously…
Motorist who deliberately drove a car at two people in Maidstone jailed for 27 years
A motorist has been jailed for attempted murders after he deliberately drove a car at two people in Maidstone. Anthony Deeprose was sentenced to 27 years’ imprisonment after his actions…
Drone locates suspected drink driver near Maidstone
A police drone helped guide officers to the location of a man suspected to have abandoned his vehicle after driving under the influence of drugs. Shortly after 10.10pm on Monday…
18-year-old passenger killed after car hits tree in Broadstairs
The driver of a black Seat Ibiza is reported to have collided with a tree in Dumpton Park Drive near the junction with Bay View Road, at around 3.20am on…
No messing! Motorist given on-the-spot fine for using phone at the wheel
Library image A driver was stopped by police on Blue Bell Hill near Maidstone after being caught using his mobile phone. The man was driving a van when he was…
Car ‘badly driven’ on THREE flat tyres leads to arrest at Walderslade Woods
At midday on Thursday 21 September 2023, Kent Police received a report of ‘bad driving’ on Maidstone Road, Rochester. It is alleged that a dark grey Audi was being driven…