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East Kent builder jailed after conning thousands from victims
Michael Rylands was jailed on Friday 26 June after admitting fraud and perverting the course of justice.
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Best Bar None safety scheme launched in Gravesend
Two premises have already signed up to the scheme aimed at promoting safer socialising and reducing alcohol related crime.
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Man charged after explosive substance found in Hawkinge
Mark Humberstone, 61, was arrested at his home in Churchill Walk on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
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Multiple people charged following serious assault in Headcorn
Police were called on Sunday 28 June to reports that three people had been injured.
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Gillingham shoplifter detained by off duty officer
At around 3.50pm on Monday 8 June 2026 an off duty constable was filling up her car at a petrol station on Beechings Way when she noticed an altercation taking place.
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Over 250 CPWs and CPNs issued to tackle antisocial behaviour
Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) are given to people who cause antisocial behaviour, and Notices (CPNs) to those who continue to cause issues.
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Whitstable dispersal order in place for hot weather weekend
A dispersal order has been put in place in Whitstable for the upcoming weekend.
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Tonbridge sex offender is sentenced for further offences
Christopher Hutson, formerly from Tonbridge, has been jailed for a further 8 years after an additional 2 victims came forward.
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Van driver helps armed officers catch criminal
An east Kent van driver is being praised for giving armed officers a lift during a suspect chase.
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Arrests and dispersals following antisocial behaviour in Broadstairs and Margate
Large numbers of people travelled to the coastal towns on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
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