Two men jailed for aggravated burglary in Gravesend

An aggravated burglary carried out in broad daylight in Gravesend has resulted in 2 men being jailed.

On 19 August 2026, Kane Whiting and Michael Fraser targeted a property in Grieves Road. The pair waited in an alleyway behind the address before climbing over a garden fence at around 5.30pm.

They crossed the garden, passing children's toys, before reaching the rear door of the property.

The victim was sitting by the door when she was violently pushed to the ground. Fraser then restrained her while brandishing a spanner above her head.

As Fraser held the victim, Whiting entered the property. However, the pair left empty handed.

CCTV

CCTV footage later showed a silver BMW leaving the same alleyway where the men had been seen waiting. The vehicle was registered to Whiting.

Officers tracked the BMW and it was stopped in Canterbury shortly after 9pm that evening. Whiting was arrested and a search of the vehicle uncovered clothing matching that worn by the offenders in CCTV footage, along with a spanner and a screwdriver.

Fraser was subsequently linked to the offence through mobile phone data and the clothing found in the vehicle. He was arrested at his home address in Herne Bay on 27 August.

Sentenced

Both men pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday 5 November 2026.

Fraser, 23, of Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, also had a suspended sentence activated for possession with intent to supply drugs and possession of an offensive weapon. He was sentenced to 7 years and 10 months' imprisonment.

Whiting, 24, of Vauxhall Avenue, Herne Bay, was jailed for 6 years and 4 months.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Dan Bister said: ‘This was a fast moving investigation, and officers were able to quickly identify the two men responsible for this violent offence.  ‘The incident understandably left the victim traumatised and demonstrated Fraser and Whiting's complete disregard for the law in carrying out such a brazen attack in broad daylight.  ‘These sentences reflect our commitment to pursuing offenders, bringing them before the courts and protecting the public.’