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Closure order extended to protect Swanscombe residents from antisocial behaviour
The property in Keary Road will be closed for another 3 months.
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Missing teenage girl from Maidstone
Jamie-Leigh O’Brien, 15, was last seen on Loose Road at 9pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026.
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Closure order issued to Swanley home
Beat officers tackling antisocial behaviour in Swanley have issued a closure order to a property known locally for persistent nuisance behaviour and disorder.
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Jail sentence for Broadstairs drug dealer found asleep next to cocaine
The 47 year old was sentenced on Thursday 27 August.
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CCTV released after Gravesend restaurant burglary
A till was stolen from the Milton Road business on 12 August 2026.
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Arrest made and power tools recovered in Gravesend
The 27 year old was arrested following the theft on Monday 24 August 2026.
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Chatham delivery van thief jailed within a day
Despite a 4 and a half mile pursuit to Maidstone, the 25 year old was arrested less than 20 minutes after the theft and was sentenced to a year in prison the following day.
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Shoplifter banned from stores across Kent
A prolific thief from Canterbury has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
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Sex offender jailed after collision outside Maidstone police station
Sean Royle tried to dispose of his banned phone but was caught red handed by officers and arrested.
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Weapons and railway detonators recovered at Gillingham property
Marcus Richards, 55, from Canterbury Street was later charged with several offences.
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