Eight schools receive threatening emails in Kent with some forced to closeThe incident involving threatening emails to schools in Gravesend was treated as a non-credible threat by authorities.
Man in his 20s seriously injured after car crash on A2 in KentA serious car crash on the A2 near Gravesend resulted in a man being airlifted to a London hospital.The road was closed for several hours with a diversion in place for westbound traffic.
Eight schools receive threatening emails in Kent with some forced to closeThe incident involving threatening emails to schools in Gravesend was treated as a non-credible threat by authorities.
Man in his 20s seriously injured after car crash on A2 in KentA serious car crash on the A2 near Gravesend resulted in a man being airlifted to a London hospital.The road was closed for several hours with a diversion in place for westbound traffic.
Burglar hit pensioner on head with gun in Sevenoaks linked to five other raidsThe suspect connected to multiple burglaries is still at large, with ongoing investigations and appeals for public assistance.
BMW driver killed in crash on M25 near OrpingtonA man in his 30s died following a collision on the motorway between a BMW Z4 and a Nissan Note.Kent Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage regarding the fatal crash.
Teen, 17, arrested on suspicion of rape after woman sexually assaulted on pathway'A teenage boy has been arrested for the alleged rape of a woman in Ashford, Kent.
Man in his 50s dies after multi-vehicle crash on M2 in KentA man in his 50s died after a multi-vehicle crash on the M2 in Kent.
Elderly woman in serious condition after Kent crash with Lewisham man arrestedAn elderly woman in serious condition after a crash in Northfleet, resulting in a man's arrest for dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
Police search for south east London man' after alleged kidnappingKent Police released photos of a man linked to a kidnapping and blackmail incident in Headcorn, Kent, seeking public assistance in identifying him.
Burglar hit pensioner on head with gun in Sevenoaks linked to five other raidsThe suspect connected to multiple burglaries is still at large, with ongoing investigations and appeals for public assistance.
BMW driver killed in crash on M25 near OrpingtonA man in his 30s died following a collision on the motorway between a BMW Z4 and a Nissan Note.Kent Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage regarding the fatal crash.
Teen, 17, arrested on suspicion of rape after woman sexually assaulted on pathway'A teenage boy has been arrested for the alleged rape of a woman in Ashford, Kent.
Man in his 50s dies after multi-vehicle crash on M2 in KentA man in his 50s died after a multi-vehicle crash on the M2 in Kent.
Elderly woman in serious condition after Kent crash with Lewisham man arrestedAn elderly woman in serious condition after a crash in Northfleet, resulting in a man's arrest for dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
Police search for south east London man' after alleged kidnappingKent Police released photos of a man linked to a kidnapping and blackmail incident in Headcorn, Kent, seeking public assistance in identifying him.
MOST WANTED in Kent including sex attack suspect and alleged drug dealerKent Police has released an updated list of 29 individuals currently wanted for various crimes across the region as of November 2024.
Two boys charged with burglary after Mercedes in Rainham among cars stolenTwo teenagers have been charged with burglary in connection to car thefts in Rainham.
Fake charity worker outside Orpington Tesco snatches necklace from elderly womanA fake charity worker was sentenced for robbing an elderly woman outside Tesco, highlighting the vulnerability of older victims.
Welling midnight burglar who stole nearly 10,000 of perfume is jailedGary Parks was jailed for eight years for stealing over £10,000 worth of perfume and multiple vehicle thefts.
MOST WANTED in Kent including alleged sex offender and knife attack suspectKent Police has a list of 34 wanted individuals as of January 2025, each linked to specific crimes.Reports on individuals include their last known locations and warrant details.
MOST WANTED in Kent including sex attack suspect and alleged drug dealerKent Police has released an updated list of 29 individuals currently wanted for various crimes across the region as of November 2024.
Two boys charged with burglary after Mercedes in Rainham among cars stolenTwo teenagers have been charged with burglary in connection to car thefts in Rainham.
Fake charity worker outside Orpington Tesco snatches necklace from elderly womanA fake charity worker was sentenced for robbing an elderly woman outside Tesco, highlighting the vulnerability of older victims.
Welling midnight burglar who stole nearly 10,000 of perfume is jailedGary Parks was jailed for eight years for stealing over £10,000 worth of perfume and multiple vehicle thefts.
MOST WANTED in Kent including alleged sex offender and knife attack suspectKent Police has a list of 34 wanted individuals as of January 2025, each linked to specific crimes.Reports on individuals include their last known locations and warrant details.
Body found in Thames near Rainham in search for Valentine's Day shooting suspectA body recovered from the Thames is linked to the murder of Lisa Smith, who was shot on Valentine's Day.
Woman in her 40s dies after shooting at pub in Kent on Valentine's DayA woman in her 40s was shot and killed at a Kent pub on Valentine's Day; a murder investigation is ongoing.
Body found in Thames near Rainham in search for Valentine's Day shooting suspectA body recovered from the Thames is linked to the murder of Lisa Smith, who was shot on Valentine's Day.
Woman in her 40s dies after shooting at pub in Kent on Valentine's DayA woman in her 40s was shot and killed at a Kent pub on Valentine's Day; a murder investigation is ongoing.
Police concerned for welfare of missing girl from Dartford call 999 if seenPolice are urgently seeking public help to locate missing 16-year-old girl Lillie Keane from Dartford.
Man arrested after weapons and drugs found during police search in DartfordPolice arrested a man after uncovering weapons and drugs in Dartford, emphasizing ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime in the area.
Missing girl, 15, last seen in Dartford town yesterdayPolice are seeking help to locate missing 15-year-old Lola Shenstone, last seen in Dartford on February 7, 2025.
Man, 21, missing from Dartford last seen in McDonald'sThe police are actively searching for missing Dartford man Callum Arney, last seen at McDonald's on February 18.
Boy, 13, missing from Dartford with links to south east and west LondonA 13-year-old boy named Wayland Barker is missing from Dartford, with possible connections to south and west London.
Two in hospital and four arrested after disturbance involving a knife in DartfordTwo men hospitalized and four arrested after a knife disturbance in Dartford.
Police concerned for welfare of missing girl from Dartford call 999 if seenPolice are urgently seeking public help to locate missing 16-year-old girl Lillie Keane from Dartford.
Man arrested after weapons and drugs found during police search in DartfordPolice arrested a man after uncovering weapons and drugs in Dartford, emphasizing ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime in the area.
Missing girl, 15, last seen in Dartford town yesterdayPolice are seeking help to locate missing 15-year-old Lola Shenstone, last seen in Dartford on February 7, 2025.
Man, 21, missing from Dartford last seen in McDonald'sThe police are actively searching for missing Dartford man Callum Arney, last seen at McDonald's on February 18.
Boy, 13, missing from Dartford with links to south east and west LondonA 13-year-old boy named Wayland Barker is missing from Dartford, with possible connections to south and west London.
Two in hospital and four arrested after disturbance involving a knife in DartfordTwo men hospitalized and four arrested after a knife disturbance in Dartford.
Police launch investigation into 'threatening hoax emails' sent to Kent schoolsSchools in Kent received hoax threats prompting closures, but police consider them non-credible.
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Drones used in investigation into 'targeted' vehicle damage on A2Kent Police are employing drones to investigate dangerous incidents involving vehicles.Instances of projectile attacks on vehicles have raised public safety alarms.
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Drones used in investigation into 'targeted' vehicle damage on A2Kent Police are employing drones to investigate dangerous incidents involving vehicles.Instances of projectile attacks on vehicles have raised public safety alarms.
Person injured in three-vehicle crash on A2 near DartfordA three-vehicle crash injured one person and caused significant traffic delays on the A2 near Dartford.
AVOID' area as M20 closed after serious' three-car crashA serious three-car crash has caused full traffic stoppage on the M20 in Kent, with emergency services on-site.
Body of woman found near Bluewater Shopping CentreA woman's body was found near Bluewater Shopping Centre, deemed non-suspicious with a report being prepared for the coroner.
Woman in her 20s dies after being hit by lorry on M20A woman in her 20s died after being struck by a lorry on the M20 near Ashford.
Person injured in three-vehicle crash on A2 near DartfordA three-vehicle crash injured one person and caused significant traffic delays on the A2 near Dartford.
AVOID' area as M20 closed after serious' three-car crashA serious three-car crash has caused full traffic stoppage on the M20 in Kent, with emergency services on-site.
Body of woman found near Bluewater Shopping CentreA woman's body was found near Bluewater Shopping Centre, deemed non-suspicious with a report being prepared for the coroner.
Woman in her 20s dies after being hit by lorry on M20A woman in her 20s died after being struck by a lorry on the M20 near Ashford.
Two arrested after police chase ends with men climbing up roof in south east LondonTwo men escaped a police chase related to burglary by climbing a roof but were later arrested after a negotiation.
Two 'attacked during burglary' which ended in suspects climbing roof to escape policeFour men arrested after an aggravated burglary resulted in two occupants being injured and a police chase involving suspects fleeing to a roof.
Two arrested after police chase ends with men climbing up roof in south east LondonTwo men escaped a police chase related to burglary by climbing a roof but were later arrested after a negotiation.
Two 'attacked during burglary' which ended in suspects climbing roof to escape policeFour men arrested after an aggravated burglary resulted in two occupants being injured and a police chase involving suspects fleeing to a roof.
M25 to remain closed 'for several hours' after serious' crash involving pedestrianM25 near Orpington is closed for several hours due to a serious pedestrian accident.
Motorcyclist in hospital as vehicle flees scene in crash near Dartford CrossingA motorcyclist is hospitalized after a crash on the M25, with police seeking a fleeing second vehicle.
M25 reopens nine hours after serious' motorcycle crash near Dartford CrossingThe M25 was closed for hours due to a serious motorcycle crash but has since reopened.
'Severe delays' tonight as 'serious' motorbike crash shuts Dartford CrossingThe Dartford Crossing was shut down due to a serious motorcycle crash, causing significant delays on the M25.
Driver, 29, dies after car crashes into central barrier on A2A 29-year-old man died after his car crashed into a barrier on the A2 in an incident that occurred early Thursday morning.
One taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash on A2 near BluewaterA three-vehicle crash on the A2 near Bluewater resulted in one hospital admission for minor injuries and traffic delays during the morning commute.
M25 to remain closed 'for several hours' after serious' crash involving pedestrianM25 near Orpington is closed for several hours due to a serious pedestrian accident.
Motorcyclist in hospital as vehicle flees scene in crash near Dartford CrossingA motorcyclist is hospitalized after a crash on the M25, with police seeking a fleeing second vehicle.
M25 reopens nine hours after serious' motorcycle crash near Dartford CrossingThe M25 was closed for hours due to a serious motorcycle crash but has since reopened.
'Severe delays' tonight as 'serious' motorbike crash shuts Dartford CrossingThe Dartford Crossing was shut down due to a serious motorcycle crash, causing significant delays on the M25.
Driver, 29, dies after car crashes into central barrier on A2A 29-year-old man died after his car crashed into a barrier on the A2 in an incident that occurred early Thursday morning.
One taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash on A2 near BluewaterA three-vehicle crash on the A2 near Bluewater resulted in one hospital admission for minor injuries and traffic delays during the morning commute.
WATCH as panicked drug dealer throws 30k stash in bushes while 'out for a walk'Aden Maynard attempted to hide a £30,000 drug stash but was caught and sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on M25 near Dartford CrossingA motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.
Arrest made and footage wanted after 'high speed drive with no lights' on M20Kent Police are requesting dashcam footage related to a dangerous driving incident on the M20 involving a grey Audi.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on M25 near Dartford CrossingA motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.
Arrest made and footage wanted after 'high speed drive with no lights' on M20Kent Police are requesting dashcam footage related to a dangerous driving incident on the M20 involving a grey Audi.
Sentimental and valuable items found at Bromley pawnbrokers after Kent burglariesPolice are seeking owners of stolen items found at a pawnbroker linked to multiple burglaries.
Sex offender from Dartford who assaulted two children for over 30 years jailedSteven Franklin, aged 71, was sentenced to 26 years for sexually assaulting two children over three decades.
Police investigate after vehicles damaged by 'catapult' fired on major roadObjects believed to be fired from a catapult damaged vehicles along the A2 near Darenth, requiring police investigation.
Dartford Crossing will stay shut 'throughout evening' after 'serious' crashDartford Crossing will be closed for several hours due to a serious motorcycle crash, causing significant delays for motorists.
Woman taken to hospital after Dartford Crossing crashTraffic queueing on the M25 due to accident at Dartford Crossing.Woman taken to hospital after crash at Dartford west tunnel.
Dartford Crossing will stay shut 'throughout evening' after 'serious' crashDartford Crossing will be closed for several hours due to a serious motorcycle crash, causing significant delays for motorists.
Woman taken to hospital after Dartford Crossing crashTraffic queueing on the M25 due to accident at Dartford Crossing.Woman taken to hospital after crash at Dartford west tunnel.
URGENT search for missing Dartford girl, 17, with south east London linksOfficers urgently appeal for information on missing 17-year-old Paige Ripley, last seen on August 3, 2024, in Gillingham.
Urgent search launched for missing girl, 14, believed to be in BexleyheathAn urgent police appeal has been made to locate missing 14-year-old Courtney Crackson last seen in Rochester.
Concern for welfare of woman, 68, missing from Swanley - call 999 if seenJeneve (Jenny) McKee, 68, missing from Swanley with concerns for her welfare.Last seen at Swanley train station, believed to have caught a train towards London, described as five feet tall with blonde hair.
'Increasing concerns' for welfare of man, 66, last seen driving Porsche in DartfordPolice appeal for help to find missing pensioner Christopher Miller aged 66.
URGENT search for missing Dartford girl, 17, with south east London linksOfficers urgently appeal for information on missing 17-year-old Paige Ripley, last seen on August 3, 2024, in Gillingham.
Urgent search launched for missing girl, 14, believed to be in BexleyheathAn urgent police appeal has been made to locate missing 14-year-old Courtney Crackson last seen in Rochester.
Concern for welfare of woman, 68, missing from Swanley - call 999 if seenJeneve (Jenny) McKee, 68, missing from Swanley with concerns for her welfare.Last seen at Swanley train station, believed to have caught a train towards London, described as five feet tall with blonde hair.
'Increasing concerns' for welfare of man, 66, last seen driving Porsche in DartfordPolice appeal for help to find missing pensioner Christopher Miller aged 66.
Tommy Robinson charged under terror lawsTommy Robinson was charged under terrorism laws after failing to provide a mobile phone PIN, amid ongoing legal troubles including contempt of court.
'Shock' after soldier stabbed outside army barracks in GillinghamDefence Secretary expresses shock after soldier stabbed near Army barracks in Kent.
Man arrested in Dartford after luxury Bentley car 'stolen'A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a Bentley Bentayga in Kent, tracked down quickly by police.
'Shock' after soldier stabbed outside army barracks in GillinghamDefence Secretary expresses shock after soldier stabbed near Army barracks in Kent.
Man arrested in Dartford after luxury Bentley car 'stolen'A man was arrested for allegedly stealing a Bentley Bentayga in Kent, tracked down quickly by police.
Police search for lorry driver who 'left scene' as man in his 40s dies in M25 crashA man in his 40s died after a crash on the M25; police seek the lorry driver involved.
Two taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash on M25 near DartfordTwo individuals hospitalized after M25 crash, minor injuries, lanes closed briefly for vehicle recovery
Police search for lorry driver who 'left scene' as man in his 40s dies in M25 crashA man in his 40s died after a crash on the M25; police seek the lorry driver involved.
Two taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash on M25 near DartfordTwo individuals hospitalized after M25 crash, minor injuries, lanes closed briefly for vehicle recovery
Missing Kent boy, 16, may have used trains to get to LondonPolice searching for missing teenager with links to London and Liverpool.
Army soldier stabbed in attack near barracks as wife screams for help'The British army soldier was repeatedly stabbed outside his home, with unclear motivation for the attack.
Man in serious' condition after suspected stabbing near barracks in GillinghamA man in his 40s was rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing near a military barracks in Kent. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Woman and girl, 16, arrested after disturbance in DartfordTwo individuals arrested after disturbance in Dartford.
Traffic chaos as A2 blocked in both directions due to concerns for welfare of personA2 Gravesend traffic blocked in both directions due to a police incident.
Man fighting for life and one dead after van crashes into lorry on A2Serious crash on A2 in Cobham resulted in one fatality and one critically injured individual
Man, 50, dies after fatal crash with lorry on the A2One man dead, another in critical condition after A2 crash in Kent.
Man fighting for life and one dead after van crashes into lorry on A2Serious crash on A2 in Cobham resulted in one fatality and one critically injured individual
Man, 50, dies after fatal crash with lorry on the A2One man dead, another in critical condition after A2 crash in Kent.
Dartford resident interrupted intruder with knife at bedroom window'Four individuals charged with aggravated burglary after Dartford resident reported an intruder with a knife at their bedroom window.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing down embankment in KentA motorcyclist died in a crash in Gravesend after his Kawasaki motorcycle left the road and went down an embankment.