Man found dead in Burnt Oak property
Police were called at around 2.50pm on Friday, 28 April, to a man found deceased inside an address in Trevor Gardens, Burnt Oak. The death is not believed to be suspicious. There has been no arrest. A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
A drug-driver killed his passenger after losing control of his vehicle during a jealous rage
Terry Lee Majors reached high speeds as he drove on the A27 at Pevensey when his Ford Fiesta veered off the road into trees. The impact caused the death of his passenger, Cheryl Brookes, aged 35, from Bexhill. Majors appeared before Lewes Crown Court and has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving over […]
Man suffered a cut to his neck in Rochester attack
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Rochester. The incident happened in Wickham Street, at around 4.30pm on Thursday 27 April 2023. It is reported that one or two men went to a property and assaulted a man in his 40s. The victim suffered a cut to his neck and received hospital […]
Hackney rapist jailed
A man has been jailed following an investigation by officers from the Met’s rape and serious sexual offences team. Desmond Rodney, 46 of Hollar Road, N16 appeared at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, 28 April where he was sentenced to eight and half years in jail for two counts of rape. Rodney was found […]
Two youths have been sentenced for the death of an 88-year-old lady when her home was set on fire with a firework shoved through the mailbox
Kai Cooper, 19, said that “people are going to get terrorised tonight” as he and a 17-year-old companion purchased fireworks and two lighters in Romford, Essex.The teenagers lit off fireworks in the middle of the street, aiming them at startled pedestrians, a local restaurant and tavern, and parked automobiles.Cooper handed the 17-year-old a Megaburst firework, […]
UK underlines commitment to NATO Nuclear Deterrence
Defence Minister Baroness Goldie hosted members of the North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Committee at HMNB Clyde. The UK underlined its commitment to NATO Nuclear Deterrence as Defence Minister Baroness Goldie hosted members of the North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Committee at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, today. Visiting the home of the […]
Tracker activation leads to trio’s arrest in Queenborough
Three suspects have been arrested by officers searching for a stolen car in Queenborough. At around 5.15pm on Thursday 27 April 2023, Kent Police patrols were alerted to the activation of a tracker on a Range Rover, following its theft in Essex. A search was commenced in the Rushenden Road area and a different Range […]
Can you bank on the bank holiday weather?
That’s the question on everyone’s lips as we approach the bank holiday weekend. Across the three days, many will see some dry, bright and rather warm conditions, but there will also be areas that see some slow-moving heavy showers which may cause some localised impacts. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “After many areas saw below-average […]
Driver airlifted to London hospitial after Dover crash
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision near Dover. A black Audi A3 was travelling along the A258 in the St Margaret’s At Cliffe area when it collided with a tree at around 6.25am on Thursday 27 April 2023. The occupant of the vehicle was taken to a London hospital where he remains […]
Police probe after man is kicked in the head in Maidstone
Officers are seeking help to identify a man following a series of assaults in Maidstone. At 6pm on Thursday 20 April 2023, Kent Police was called to an assault in Week Street. It is reported that a man kicked another man while he was on the floor. While on scene, officers were alerted to a […]