Maidstone man charged after knife disturbance outside flats
Officers have charged a man following a disturbance outside a block of flats in Maidstone. A 33-year-old, was arrested at the same location at around 7pm on Friday 5 February…
‘Kent Police Commissioner is failing to justify proposed 7.4% tax increase’ say Liberal Democrats
Commenting on the decision to increase council tax by 7.4% to pay for the Policing in Kent, Graham Colley, PCC candidate for the Liberal Democrats said: “I could achieve cheap…
Man charged with attempted murder in Maidstone
A suspect is to appear at court charged with attempted murder after a man suffered serious injuries in Maidstone. At around 6.55pm on Wednesday 3 February 2021, officers were called…
Appeal after bikes suspected to be stolen are recovered in Dover
The owners of three bikes which are believed to be stolen are being asked to come forward and identify their property. The bikes were recovered when police attended a property…
Jail term imposed on man who groomed child online
A jail term has been imposed on a man who travelled to Kent to have sexual activity with a child after grooming her online. Simon Price, 40, travelled from Norfolk…
Police fight back over catalytic converter thefts in Ashford
PCSO Laura Langridge with a typical catalytic converter Police in Ashford are taking steps to support vehicle owners at risk of catalytic converter theft. Ashford Community Safety Unit has supplied…
Man ‘stabbed’ in Maidstone town centre
Three men have been arrested following a serious assault in Maidstone. At around 6.55pm on Wednesday 3 February 2021, officers were called by South East Coast Ambulance Service to a…
Shameful 1,000 people fined for breaching Coronavirus regulations in January
A number of men who were involved in an unofficial football match for more than 20 people were amongst 146 fined for breaching Coronavirus regulations in Kent at the weekend.…
Kent Police launches new task force to tackle community problems
Communities across the county are benefiting from a new dedicated team of Kent Police Community Support Officers in the aptly-named Problem Solving Task Force. The countywide team is made of…
Elderly dogwalker and pet pooch killed in Capel-le-Ferne crash
Witnesses are sought following a fatal collision near Folkestone. At around 5pm on Wednesday 3 February 2021, a black Nissan Qashqai car was involved in a collision with a pedestrian…