Prolific burglar who targeted East Kent homes jailed for 5 years
A burglar has been jailed for five years for carrying out four offences in three days around east Kent. Jimmy Gilheaney attempted to break into a house in Ashford on…
Man charged after allegedly exposing himself in front of child in Maidstone village play area
A man alleged to have exposed himself in front of a child in Mereworth, near Maidstone, has been charged and remanded in custody. Kent Police was called at 11.35am on…
Police and enforcement officers order delivery and escooter riders to walk in Canterbury
The rules about people riding and driving through the city centre were reinforced last week in a joint operation between Kent Police and Enforcement officers from Canterbury City Council. Around…
New image of Julia James released by detectives investigating her murder
Picture of Julia James in the clothing she was wearing on 27 April An image of PCSO Julia James in the clothes she was last wearing has been released by…
Immense bravery displayed as Police Officers pull man from burning building in Sellindge near Hythe
Two police officers have pulled a man from a burning building during a fire in Sellindge. The officers from Folkestone’s Local Policing Team were called following concerns for a man…
NCA issues warning after rise in demand for small boats used in migrant Channel crossings
The National Crime Agency has issued an alert to the UK maritime industry, warning them that organised crime groups may target them to obtain small boats for people smugglers. The…
Kent Police launch road checks on one-week anniversary of PCSO Julia James’ death
Detectives investigating the murder of PCSO Julia James are continuing to appeal for information a week on from her death. Julia, 53, was found next to Akholt Wood in the…
Romanian truck driver’s bid to smuggle 17 migrants out of UK comes unstuck at Medway services
Immigrants sitting inside lorry trailer Photo NCA A truck driver from Luton has been jailed for attempting to smuggle a group of migrants out of the UK. Romanian national Alexandru…
Police appeal following arrest over Rochester sexual street assault
An arrest has been made by Kent Police officers investigating a report a woman was sexually assaulted in Rochester. The victim is reported to have been approached from behind while…
Maidstone drug dealer jailed after arrest on e-scooter
A drug dealer arrested after being stopped on an electric scooter in Maidstone has been jailed. At around 12.45pm on 3 February 2021, proactive officers from the County Line and…