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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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Strangler jailed after Chatham assault
The 35 year old grabbed his victim's throat twice and kicked her.
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Over 100 vehicles stopped in Gravesend traffic operation
Fifty eight Traffic Offence Reports were issued in a single day.
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Tunbridge Wells rapist is jailed
The victim bravely reported the attack by the unknown offender to police who were then able to quickly identify and arrest him.
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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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Three swift arrests follow serious assault in Rochester
Kent Police was called to the High Street at around 3am on Saturday 15 August 2026 where the victim had suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds.
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Appeal following attempted motorbike robbery in Westerham
The incident took place just before 7.15pm on Friday 14 August in Market Square.
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Appeal after dogs stolen in Sevenoaks
The two spaniels are reported to have been taken overnight on Tuesday 11 August 2026, but one has now been found.
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Dover child sex offender jailed for 12 years
A sex offender from Dover who was convicted of multiple offences against a child victim has been jailed for 12 years.
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Jail for man who racially attacked taxi driver in Dartford
Oliver Dryden, 30, from Doveney Close, Orpington was jailed for two years and three months.
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