Over 600 vehicles have been stopped by Kent’s Special Constabulary this year as part of their efforts to promote safer driving in the eas…
The team of volunteer police officers have carried out a number of traffic operations in Thanet, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury districts to help keep the roads safe. Out of the 630 vehicles stopped during the 12-month period since 9 December 2021, 575 motorists received advice or another action against them regarding an issue or […]
Over 600 vehicles have been stopped by Kent’s Special Constabulary this year as part of their efforts to promote safer driving in the east of the county
The team of volunteer police officers have carried out a number of traffic operations in Thanet, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury districts to help keep the roads safe. Out of the 630 vehicles stopped during the 12-month period since 9 December 2021, 575 motorists received advice or another action against them regarding an issue or […]
A prolific offender has been jailed for 46 weeks following high visibility patrols by neighbourhood officers
Mark Thirkettle, 49, of Swindon Road, Stratton St Margaret, was sentenced to 46 weeks in prison at Swindon Magistrates Court Officers from the South Central Neighbourhood Policing team were conducting high visibility patrols as part of Operation Dasher on December 14. Thirkettle was spotted by an eagle-eyed retail manager in Swindon town centre who […]
Witnesses are being sought after lumps of frozen mud were reported to have been thrown from a bridge in Whitstable and struck multiple ca…
The incident happened at around 7pm on Tuesday 13 December 2022 on the Crab and Winkle footpath bridge. Multiple cars were struck, one vehicle’s panoramic sunroof was smashed and another car had a dent in the bonnet. Investigating officer, Sergeant Stephen Wells said: ‘Throwing items from heights towards oncoming vehicles is extremely dangerous and it […]
Witnesses are being sought after lumps of frozen mud were reported to have been thrown from a bridge in Whitstable and struck multiple cars travelling on the London-bound carriageway of the A299 Thanet Way
The incident happened at around 7pm on Tuesday 13 December 2022 on the Crab and Winkle footpath bridge. Multiple cars were struck, one vehicle’s panoramic sunroof was smashed and another car had a dent in the bonnet. Investigating officer, Sergeant Stephen Wells said: ‘Throwing items from heights towards oncoming vehicles is extremely dangerous and it […]
Witnesses are being sought after lumps of frozen mud were reported to have been thrown from a bridge in Whitstable and struck multiple cars travelling on the London-bound carriageway of the A299 Thanet Way
The incident happened at around 7pm on Tuesday 13 December 2022 on the Crab and Winkle footpath bridge. Multiple cars were struck, one vehicle’s panoramic sunroof was smashed and another car had a dent in the bonnet. Investigating officer, Sergeant Stephen Wells said: ‘Throwing items from heights towards oncoming vehicles is extremely dangerous and it […]
CCTV Images Have Now Become Available: Seek Suspects
The theft was reported to have taken place at Marks and Spencer in London Road, between 12.50pm and 1pm on Monday 14 November 2022. The victim was distracted in the store by a woman she did not know, who asked for assistance with an item of clothing. The victim later found her purse was missing […]
Folkestone’s Volunteer Police Cadet Unit was treated to a visit from therapy dog Charlie to learn more about his important role within Ke…
Community Policing Volunteer Jodie Stammers brought Charlie along to meet with the cadets and interact with them on a one to one basis. Jodie also delivered a presentation around the work and visits they perform on behalf of Kent Police as volunteers. Since becoming fully trained and operational in July 2022 the Community Policing Volunteer […]
Folkestone’s Volunteer Police Cadet Unit was treated to a visit from therapy dog Charlie to learn more about his important role within Kent Police
Community Policing Volunteer Jodie Stammers brought Charlie along to meet with the cadets and interact with them on a one to one basis. Jodie also delivered a presentation around the work and visits they perform on behalf of Kent Police as volunteers. Since becoming fully trained and operational in July 2022 the Community Policing Volunteer […]
Investigation into English Channel deaths
The circumstances surrounding the deaths of four people in the English Channel are being investigated by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, assisted by the National Crime Agency. Kent Police was called to Dover to assist HM Coastguard following a report received in the early hours of Wednesday 14 December 2022 of […]