A police car parked at a hospital is out of action after a man jumped on it and caused damage to the bonnet, windscreen and roof
The vehicle was parked at Medway Hospital on Monday 22 April 2024 while officers were on duty inside when a man approached it and attempted to damage the front passenger door. However, he was unsuccessful and proceeded to jump into the vehicle. He then jumped up and down several times and caused significant damage to […]
Massive Fire Engulfs Disused Church Hall in Romford
A massive fire broke out at a disused church hall in Romford, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters rushed to the scene to battle the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. The fire, which occurred at the church hall located in an undisclosed area of Romford, […]
A man from Dover who made repeated attempts to intimidate his victim after burgling his property has been jailed
William Gridley, 39, broke into an address on Melbourne Avenue on Saturday 3 December 2022 and stole electrical equipment and cash, along with other items. A witness saw Gridley, who went to and from the property to steal items several times during the burglary and alerted Kent Police. Officers attended and, after Gridley was identified, […]
Witnesses are sought by officers investigating reported dangerous driving in Birchington
At 5.09pm on Thursday 25 April 2024, police were called to a collision involving a grey Mercedes and a red Renault on the A299 Thanet Way near the St Nicholas-at-Wade roundabout. It was reported that the Mercedes had left the scene following the collision and was driven along the Canterbury Road towards Birchington, where it […]
Officers make arrests and recover over £100,000 of stolen plant machinery
Arrests have been made and more than £100,000 worth of stolen plant machinery recovered as part of an ongoing investigation by Rural Task Force officers. The stolen property was recovered from sites on the Isle of Sheppey and Marden near Maidstone. The machines had been reported stolen between December 2023 and March 2024 from Wrotham. […]
Customer Jailed for Stabbing Chef in Southampton Restaurant Altercation
Southampton, Hampshire – A disturbing incident unfolded at the Jerk Pan Caribbean restaurant on Commercial Road in Southampton, culminating in a violent confrontation that left a worker injured. Jaypal Khaira, 33, of the Polygon, found himself at the centre of a legal battle after stabbing a staff member during a dispute over change. Now, Khaira […]
Suspected burglar tracked down within 20 minutes of Tunbridge Wells break-in
A suspected burglar has been tracked down and arrested within 20 minutes of a break-in at an address in Tunbridge Wells. The man was detained as he tried to scale a fence, following a foot chase by officers during the early hours of Thursday 25 April 2024. Police were called at 2.40am to a report […]
The clampdown on nuisance vehicles has continued with officers taking action against drivers in Medway and north Kent
On Friday 19 April 2024, constables from Dartford’s Community Safety Unit were deployed to Ebbsfleet following reports of persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB) involving car drivers. The motorists were meeting in the Castle Hill area where they were causing a hazard to other road users, and excessive noise which was disturbing those who lived on the […]
Detectives have used forensic marking technology to catch a man who repeatedly breached a restraining order
The grease, more commonly used to detect thefts, shows up under ultra-violet light, allowing officers to see if someone has come into contact with an object. Kent Police have been trialling the substance as part of a test pilot, supported by the College of Policing. Officers from the East Kent Proactive Domestic Abuse Team decided […]
Man charged after Jewellery was stolen from inside the premises
Detectives have charged a suspected burglar with two offences in north Kent. On 29 December 2023, a resident in Wrotham Road, Meopham reported their house had been broken into whilst they were out. Jewellery was stolen from inside the premises and officers commenced an investigation that included forensic examination of the scene and a review […]