http://www.secret-britain.co.uk/ Many Police Authorities do not make it easy to see their news. This is Secret Britain's Archive of Police Authority News en-gb Copyright 2006, Phil Hobson Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMT Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:33:26 GMT HCI Data News Feed 1.2 http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Christmas%20campaign.html Kent Police has launched an all-out campaign to ensure Kent and Medway stays safe in the run-up to this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Car%20damages%20house.html Kent Police are appealing for information after a car left the road and hit a house in Mulberry Road, Gravesend just before 8.30pm on Wednesday 27 December. Thu, 28 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20collision%20on%20M20.html Kent Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road crash in which two people were killed near junction 10 of the M20 motorway shortly after 10.45pm on Thursday 21 December. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Boxing%20day%20hunts.html Kent Police is urging people who are not involved with Boxing Day hunt gatherings to avoid roads that are likely to be affected by them.  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chief%20Christmas%20message.html At the end of an exceptional year for Kent Police I would like to wish you all a peaceful and safe Christmas. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20theft.html Detectives are investigating the theft of a cash machine from a supermarket in Maidstone early today. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20charge.html A man has been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs after officers found cocaine with an estimated street value of more than £200,000. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Scanners.html Kent Police is using eight new portable metal detecting scanners to help keep public places safe for people to enjoy during the festive season. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Medway%20police%20station.html A new police station for Medway will be opening on Saturday 16 December. The new building will allow us to provide a better service to the people of Medway and respond effectively to the challenges and ever-changing demands of modern policing. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Christmas%20campaign1.html People across Kent can enjoy a safe and happy Christmas if they take a few simple precautions to keep criminals at bay. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%208%20December%202006.html As Operation Stack continues, traffic is now queuing from junction six of the M20 coastbound carriageway. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20of%20Sally%20Jessop.html A man has been jailed for life for strangling his former partner on New Year’s Eve last year. Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%205%20December.html Operation Stack is being implemented on the M20 tonight (Tuesday 5 December) because of a backlog of freight trying to use the Channel ports. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Road%20safety%20at%20Christmas.html Traffic patrols in Kent are turning the spotlight on winter safety to keep Kent roads safe over the festive period. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Rape%20charge.html A man has appeared before magistrates on Thursday 30 November accused of raping a 22-year-old woman in Maidstone in the early hours of Sunday 26 November. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Operation%20Stack%20-%20update.html Kent Police is continuing to urge drivers to avoid the M20 from junction 8 coastbound towards Dover as this stretch of the motorway continues to be used to stack a backlog of traffic caused by strike action in Calais – although the French port is now op Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Disability%20Equality%20Scheme.html A Disability Equality Scheme is being launched with the aim of  helping people with disabilities when they have contact with Kent Police. Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Respect%20Awards.html Young people from across Kent have been honoured following the announcement of the winners of the county’s Respect Awards. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Trial%20date%20set.html A date for the trial of five men charged with the murder of Christopher Alaneme has been set for 1 October next year. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bodies%20discovered%20in%20Rochester.html The post mortem examination of a man and a woman whose bodies were found in a Rochester house have taken place on Monday 27 November. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Death%20of%20soldier1.html The soldier who died during an exercise at Lydd ranges yesterday has been identified as Guardsman Ian Wright. Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Licensing%20laws.html Strong partnerships and initiatives along with proactive policing continue to benefit people enjoying nightlife across Kent during the first year of the new licensing laws. Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20police%20station%20for%20Medway.html A new police station designed to meet the needs of modern policing in Medway has been handed over to the Kent Police Authority today (Friday, 24 November). Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Ram%20raid%20in%20Larkfield.html Kent Police have recovered a burnt out tipper truck and cash machine that was stolen in a ram raid at Tesco supermarket in Larkfield. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Swanley%20supermarket%20robbery.html Detectives investigating a supermarket robbery in West Kent have issued a CCTV image of a shopper who was in the store at the time of the raid. They believe he may have information about what happened. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20people1.html Following information received from Belgian authorities, officers at Kent Police are confident that two people reported missing in the early hours of  Monday 13 November are safe and well. It is understood that they have returned to their homes& Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/PCSOs.html More than 40 men and women who have a key role to play in policing Kent started their training this week. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Child%20rescue%20alert.html Instant broadcast messages are to be used by Kent Police in the event of a child under 18 being abducted. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Disruption%20to%20dealers.html As part of an ongoing drive to tackle drugs, Kent Police will be focusing on Dartford on Thursday 9 November. Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bonfire%20weekend.html Kent Police’s drive to tackle anti-social behaviour made sure bonfire weekend festivities passed off peacefully around the county, with only a few minor incidents. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing_person_-_Jam.html Police seeking missing man James Haskell are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings. Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20Romney%20-%20court%20appearance.html Three men have appeared before magistrates on charges following an incident at the Nationwide Building Society in New Romney on Tuesday evening in which a 41-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded by armed Metropolitan Police officers. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:15:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20Romney3.html Three men have been charged following an incident at the Nationwide Building Society in New Romney on Tuesday evening in which a 41-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded by armed Metropolitan Police officers. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20Romney.html The Independent Police Complaints Commission will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting of a 42-year-old man in New Romney. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bonfire%20night.html Fooling around with fireworks is both dangerous and irresponsible and Kent Police will be out in force this bonfire night with new powers to clamp down on anti-social behaviour.  Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Life%20sentences.html Scott Upton - murdered in October 2005 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Trick%20or%20treat.html Kent Police is urging parents and children to take a safe and responsible attitude to make sure the elderly do not feel vulnerable and that children stay safe. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stay%20safe%20at%20night.html Kent Police is offering practical advice to promote road safety and home security when the clocks go back one hour on Sunday 29 October 2006. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Police%20performance.html Despite a year of exceptional demand, Kent Police is still providing a satisfactory service to people in the county, Home Office figures published on Tuesday, 24 October reveal. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Robbery_in_Bearsted.html Police have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to following a robbery near Maidstone early in the afternoon on Friday 20 October. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Halloween%20and%20bonfire%20night.html The half-term holiday, Halloween and bonfire night will be the focus of a three week Kent Police initiative to stop anti-social behaviour.  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20verdict.html A man has been convicted of murdering elderly married couple Terry and Vera Martin at their home in Faversham in January. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Pensioner%20jailed.html A 72-year-old man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after being found guilty of indecently assaulting an eight-year-old girl. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Identity%20fraud.html Kent Police is urging the public to be vigilant to the dangers of identity theft after highlighting the case of a team of fraudsters who used stolen credit card numbers to spend more than £200,000.  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Armed%20robbery2.html Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an armed robbery on a bank delivery van in Larkfield at around 10.30am on Friday 13 October. Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/National%20Specials%20weekend.html Kent Police is looking to recruit more Special Constables during a weekend that celebrates the Specials important contribution to policing. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20detained%20under%20Mental%20Health%20Act.html A man who started a fire that killed a young family has been detained indefinitely in hospital under the Mental Health Act. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/School%20complaint.html Kent Police has launched a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding its response to calls from a Canterbury School about an intruder. Sat, 07 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Armed%20robbery1.html Kent Police is appealing for information about an armed robbery that happened at the Nationwide Building Society in Commercial Road, Paddock Wood, around 10.50pm on Wednesday 4 October. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Historic%20weapons.html World war II weapons and munitions have been recovered from two addresses raided as part of an inquiry into the buying and selling of historic military arms on the internet. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Searches.html Kent Police is conducting searches at two addresses this morning (Wednesday 4 October) in Sittingbourne and Gillingham as part of an ongoing investigation into the buying and selling on the internet of historic military weaponry and munitions. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:20:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bogus%20callers.html Police in South Kent have issued an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to after bogus callers stole an elderly woman's handbag. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cocaine%20seizure.html Detectives have charged two men with drug and firearms offences after an  operation in Swanley on Wednesday 27 September. The operation was part of Kent Police's continuing drive to shut down the illegal drug trade. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sex%20offences1.html A man who used the internet to contact girls in chat rooms and then went on to sexually assault some of them has today been jailed for three and a half years after admitting 14 child sex offences. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Black%20history%20month.html Kent Police is holding a writing competition for young people aged between 11 and 16 as part of Black History Month. The theme is "How a famous black person has affected my life in Kent". Fri, 29 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Four_teenagers_help_.html Four teenagers have helped police in North Kent find a missing 12-year-old boy in Shorne Country Park. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Community%20rehabilitation.html A man has been sentenced to a 36 months community rehabilitation order with a condition to attend a sex offenders programme, after admitting having images depicting the sexual abuse of children on his home computer. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Community%20Safety%20Day.html Almost 2000 people visited Pencester Park in Dover on Sunday afternoon for the first Community Safety Day*. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sex%20offences.html The Crown Prosecution Service has advised Kent Police to additionally charge Christopher Langham, the 57-year-old actor from the Cranbrook area with eight counts of indecent assault and one other sexual offence. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Christopher%20Alaneme1.html All five of the men charged on Tuesday 12 September with Christopher Alaneme’s murder have appeared at Maidstone Magistrates Court. The five have all been remanded in custody to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 25 September. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Deaths%20in%20Brenchley.html The deaths of an elderly couple in Brenchley, near Pembury in Kent, are not being treated as suspicious. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Seatbelt%20law.html To help prevent child deaths and injuries, child car seat law is changing this month. All children must travel in an appropriate child car seat until they reach the age of 12 or 135cm (4ft 5in) tall, whichever comes first, from 18 September. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Dangerous%20driving.html A 54-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal road traffic collision on 7 September on the M2. Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Stolen%20equipment.html Kent Police has arrested six people on suspicion of stealing plant machinery valued at around half a million pounds. Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20charged%20with%20murder.html Police have charged a man with the murder of 39-year-old Maidstone man Jimmy Brooker. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Summer%20burglary%20campaign1.html Burglars have become hot property as Kent Police continues its drive to target thieves and disrupt their criminal activity. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Man%20killed%20in%20Parkwood.html Kent Police has released the name of the man who was fatally stabbed in Parkwood, Maidstone on Monday 4 September. Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Brenchley%20deaths.html The bodies of an elderly man and a woman have been found by police at an address in Brenchley. Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Woman%20jailed%20for%20anti-oscial%20behaviour.html A 19 year-old woman has been sent back to prison for nine months for repeated anti-social behaviour in a Kent village. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Suspicious%20death.html Detectives from Kent Police are questioning a man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 39-year-old man in Maidstone on Monday 4 September. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Tour%20of%20Britain.html Kent Police is advising motorists to allow extra time for their journeys on Saturday 2 September 2006 as the county hosts the penultimate stage of the ‘Tour of Britain’ cycle race. Temporary road closures will be in force along the 98-mile r Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Safer%20Kent%20Awards.html The Kent Police Authority has launched the Safer Kent Awards scheme for 2006. The scheme is designed to celebrate people who have made a real difference to their community as well as highlight their outstanding work.  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sheppey%20Bridge.html Kent Police is keen to work with other agencies to ensure the newly opened Sheppey Bridge is as safe as possible for motorists to use. Thu, 31 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Michael%20Chapman%20murder.html A second teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering Michael Chapman from Sittingbourne. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Francis%20Ottley%20murder%20and%20trial.html Stuart James Martin, aged 29, unemployed, of Bramble Way, Hollingbury, Brighton, has been charged with the murder of Francis Ottley and will appear at Shepway Magistrates Court, Folkestone, today. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Summer%20burglary%20campaign.html Burglary in Kent has fallen by half during the last decade. However, home burglary rates have risen by 4.5 per cent between April 2005 and March 2006 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terror%20threat.html Kent Police is urging people to remain vigilant for any activity that could be linked to terrorism as the national alert continues following last week’s arrests in London, Thames Valley and Birmingham. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cannabis%20raid.html Police have seized hundreds of cannabis plants from two properties in Faversham and Queenborough on Thursday 10 August. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Water%20safety.html Officers in Kent Police’s marine unit are to start using a two seat jet ski to enforce the law and promote water safety and security around the county’s coastline. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terrorism%20alert.html Kent Police is on heightened alert following this morning’s announcement that terrorists could be trying to target transatlantic flights from Britain. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M20%20collision.html One person has died and another injured after a serious road traffic collision on the M20 at around 2.45pm on Wednesday 9 August. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Northfleet%20Police%20Station.html The Kent Police Authority and RHK Consortium have just signed a multi-million pound contract to build a new police operations centre at Thamesway, Northfleet.  Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Drugs%20operation.html Kent Police has arrested 12 people in Thanet this morning on suspicion of drug dealing. Two other arrests were made at addresses in London. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Edmonds%20murder%20charge.html A man has appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of teenager Terry Edmonds. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Nuisance%20bikes.html People who cause a nuisance by illegally riding motorbikes, mini-motos or other off-road vehicles are being targeted by Kent Police during the summer holidays as part of a national campaign to tackle this type of anti-social behaviour. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Edmonds%20-%20reappeal.html Detectives investigating the murder of teenager Terry Edmonds want the public’s help with two new clues in the inquiry. Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Christopher%20Alaneme.html Officers investigating the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Alaneme and the attempted murder of another man are urging people to think again about what they may have seen or heard on the night of the stabbings at Sheerness in April. Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Merger%20costs.html The Chief Constable and Chair of the Kent Police Authority have asked the Home Secretary to refund nearly quarter of a million pounds the force spent on fighting merger plans. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Child%20pornography%20arrest.html Three officers from Kent Police have travelled to Canada as part of a joint operation with Canadian police that has led to the arrest and charging of a 21 year old man for possession of pornography and extortion. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Convoy.html Drivers are being warned that the largest convoy ever escorted in Kent by police motorcyclists will move slowly through the county on Thursday 27 July. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Nataleigh%20Cross.html Police believe that a missing 14-year-old girl from Margate may be with a 48-year-old man either in the UK or abroad, possibly in Spain. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Bravery%20award1.html South Kent officer PC Paul Howe has been awarded a top honour at the 11th annual Police Bravery Awards. He clinched the title of bravest officer in the South East at a ceremony in London on 13 July in the presence of HRH The Duke of Kent. Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hot%20weather1.html Kent Police and Kent County Council are reminding people to make sure they take a good supply of water or other drinks with them on car journeys during the heatwave. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20raid.html Police in North Kent are appealing for information after a cash machine was taken from Lower Higham Road, Gravesend, at around 2.30am on Friday 14 July.  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Woman%20jailed.html A mother who killed her baby boy by poisoning him with drugs has been jailed for three years by a judge at Croydon Crown Court on Thursday 13 July. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Watercraft%20theft.html Police will visit various coastal locations in Kent during July and August to launch a new crime prevention initiative aimed at the county’s marine community. The initiative aims to prevent the theft of watercraft by using a database to collate photogra Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Armed%20robbery%20at%20Asda.html Police in North Kent are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Asda, Crossways Boulevard, Greenhithe on 13 July at 7.50am. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20show.html That’s the number of the stand to visit at this year’s Kent Show, where people can be first to find out all about their local police service. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Vacant%20premises.html Kent Police are appealing to property owners to volunteer vacant buildings for use in training firearms officers. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20charges.html Nine people have appeared by video link at the Old Bailey on Monday 10 July charged in connection with the Securitas robbery at Tonbridge in February. Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kamaljit%20Kalon.html Kent Police is renewing an appeal for information three years on from the murder of Kamaljit Kalon. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Action%20Against%20Business%20Crime.html A representative from Gold Standard winners Club Indigo and Assistant Chief Constable Allyn Thomas Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Road_traffic_collisi.html Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ladywood Road, Darenth on Saturday 1 July. The incident happened at 8.28pm. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20-%20more%20charges.html The Crown Prosecution Service has advised Kent Police to charge a woman with two offences in connection with February's £53 million Tonbridge Securitas raid. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Hot%20weather.html Your home or car could be hot property for opportunist criminals during the current heatwave if windows and doors are left open or unlocked. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20summary.html A reward of £1.5 million is waiting to be claimed following the Securitas depot robbery in February 2006. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Knife%20amnesty%20results.html A total of 3774 knives and other weapons were handed in to Kent Police during a five week long national amnesty. Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20robbery2.html Detectives investigating February’s £53m Securitas robbery have made eight arrests over the past week: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20of%20husband.html Valerie Brown, aged 51, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of the murder of her husband, Michael Wood, at Kentons Yard in Challock on 7 July 2002. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/National%20award.html A Kent policeman and his police dog Mikki have scooped a host of national trophies for their tracking and searching skills. Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Around%20the%20world.html Around the World is an exciting celebration of different cultures and will showcase performers and artists representing traditions from all over the globe. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Knife%20amnesty%20-%20week%20four.html People in Kent have handed in 493 weapons during the fourth week of the knife amnesty. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Community%20fun%20day.html A number of organisations are coming together for a community safety fun day on Saturday 1 July. Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20suspects.html Police investigating the murder of 16-year-old Sittingbourne boy Michael Chapman have been granted more time to question two people. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Murder%20charge.html Kent Police have charged a man with the murder of 16-year-old Sittingbourne boy Michael Chapman. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Michael%20Chapman.html 16-year-old Michael Chapman - photograph courtesy of Kent Messenger Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/500%20knives%20handed%20in.html People in Kent have handed in over 500 weapons during the third week of the knife amnesty, which runs until 30 June. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Award%20for%20volunteer.html Ruth Huntley with Vernon Coaker, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Collision%20on%20M25.html Kent Police are appealing for information after officers were called to a one car road traffic collision on the M25 on Sunday 11 June at 2.17pm between Clackett Lane Services and the M26 junction into Kent. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Card%20fraud.html Kent Police’s Serious Economic Crime Unit is issuing advice to all credit and debit card users as they continue to investigate a number of reports of fraudulent activity in Kent. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Knife%20amnesty%20update.html Knives handed in during the amnesty Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Changes.html Kent Police has announced the next phase of changes aimed at providing a more visible, accessible and effective police force for the county. Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Attempted%20ram%20raids.html Kent Police is investigating two cash machine raids that occurred just minutes apart at separate locations in the county. Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Missing%20girls%20found.html A teenage girl who was missing from the Dover area since 14 May has been found safe and well this morning (Friday 26 May) at an address in Southall, London. Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chatham%20fire.html Sam Daniel Benn, aged 21 (dob 4/8/84), was today sentenced for the manslaughter of Rikki Sheehan aged 27, Paul Arnold aged 34 and Charlie Sheehan aged 2, in Chatham, on Friday 18 March 2005. Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Knives%20amnesty.html People who carry knives are being urged to hand over dangerous weapons as part of a nationwide knife amnesty Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/CCTV%20-%20Christopher%20Alaneme.html Kent Police is releasing CCTV images of potential witnesses officers would like to speak to in relation to the investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Alaneme and the attempted murder of another man. The people in the images may Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/CCTV%20images%20-%20identification.html Kent Police has received a great response from members of the public following the release of CCTV images showing murdered teenager Terry Edmonds as she left Tunbridge Wells railway station on Easter Monday, 17 April. Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Edmonds%20-%20cctv%20images%20released.html Kent Police is today releasing CCTV footage and photographs that show murdered teenager Terry Edmonds walking out of Tunbridge Wells railway station at 6.20pm on Easter Monday 17 April, the last day she was seen. Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Homophobic%20hate%20crime.html Kent Police is reinforcing its work towards tackling hate crime in support of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on Wednesday 17 May. Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cowell%20sentenced.html Phillip Anthony Cowell, aged 44 of Old Romney, Kent, was today (12 May) given an indeterminate sentence of a minimum of four years at Bournemouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to Grevious Bodily Harm with intent. Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Mothers%20appeal1.html The mother of murdered teenager Terry Edmonds has delivered an emotional plea urging anyone who knows who strangled her daughter to contact Kent Police immediately. Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fine%20payment%20rate.html The payment rate of fines issued by the courts in Kent is one of the most successful in the country reports the *Kent Criminal Justice Board (KCJB). Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sheerness%20murder%20-%206th%20man%20released.html Detectives investigating the murder of 18-year-old Christopher Alaneme and the attempted murder of another man have released a sixth man they were questioning on police bail. Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cannabis%20farm.html Police in Thanet have uncovered a cannabis-growing farm in an industrial unit on Whitehall Road, Ramsgate with the potential to grow millions of pounds worth of the illegal drug. Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Trafficking%20of%20young%20people.html Kent Police’s Joint Investigation Unit (JIU) has completed a two-week operation from Monday 24 April until Friday 5 May following a national initiative. Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Tribute%20to%20Christopher%20Alaneme.html The mother of Christopher Alaneme, the 18 year old who was fatally stabbed in Sheerness, has paid tribute to her son and urged anyone who has not yet come forward but has information about his murder to contact Kent Police. Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Lord%20Buckingham.html The man who calls himself Christopher Edward Buckingham and used the title Lord Buckingham is in fact an American citizen called Charles Albert Stopford III from Clearwater, Florida, Kent Police can confirm. Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/21-year-old%20released%20on%20bail.html A 21-year-old man arrested on Thursday 4 May in connection with the murder of teenager Terry Edmonds has been released on police bail. Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Edmonds%20-%20picture.html Police investigating the murder of teenager Terry Edmonds have released pictures of the dark green suitcase used to conceal her body, as part of their appeal for information from the public. Fri, 05 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Edmonds%20-%20new%20appeal.html Terry in the clothes she was wearing when she disappeared Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20stabbing%20-%20one%20week%20on.html One week after the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Christopher Alaneme, officers from Kent Police will be a noticeable presence on the Isle of Sheppey tonight (Friday 28 April) as they conduct road checks and talk to people who may have been in Sheerne Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20Edmonds.html Police in West Kent are appealing for the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Terry Edmonds who has gone missing.  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Crime%20figures.html Kent Police is stepping up its determined campaign to halt a rise in crime across the county. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Further%20arrests.html Christopher Alaneme, aged 17, at a friend's wedding Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20stabbing%20-%20another%20arrest.html Police have arrested another man on suspicion of murder and attempted murder following the fatal stabbing in Sheerness of a young black man on Friday night. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20stabbing2.html Police have released one man who was arrested after a young black man was fatally stabbed in Sheerness on Friday night. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sheerness%20murder1.html Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a young man in Sheerness on Friday have released descriptions of three men they want to talk to in connection with the murder, which is being treated as racially motivated. Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Sheerness%20murder.html Kent Police has released the name of a young man who was fatally stabbed in Sheerness on Friday. He was 18-year-old Christopher Ugochukwu Benedict Alaneme. Christopher was also known as Christian Roberts, or Chris to his friends, and lived local Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20stabbing1.html Police are questioning two men after the fatal stabbing of a young local man in the centre of Sheerness. Another man was injured in the incident and remains in hospital where his condition is described as serious. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20-%20court%20appearances.html A 27-year-old man has appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 24 April, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, following the Tonbridge Securitas raid. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/People%20trafficking.html Supanee Farquharson Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Armed%20robbery.html First suspect Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/People%20smuggling1.html Jaskarn Singh Cheema Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M2%20collision.html A fatal road traffic collision occurred on the M2 between Junctions 6 and 5 on the London bound carriageway at about 11pm on Thursday 13 April 2006. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Men%20jailed%20in%20blackmail%20case.html Two men have been jailed after a false imprisonment and blackmail trial at Maidstone Crown Count on Monday 10 April. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Securitas%20robbery%20sixth%20charge.html The sixth person to be charged in connection with February's Tonbridge Securitas robbery, has been remanded in custody following a court appearance this morning. Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Victims%27%20code.html Kent Police Authority is pledging to keep victims of crime informed throughout their case by introducing a new code of practice from Monday 3 April.  Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/New%20areas.html From Monday 3 April, Kent Police's new areas are taking shape as the force changes from nine to six command teams. But the public won't notice any difference to day-to-day policing around the county. Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Terry%20and%20Vera%20Martin.html A funeral service for Terry and Vera Martin, the elderly married couple found dead in their Faversham home just over two months ago, is to take place in the town on Monday 3 April. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Fatal%20stabbing.html A 31-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Magpie Hall Road at in the early hours of Thursday 30 March. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Race%20statistics.html Statistics on race published today suggest a disproportionate number of police stop and searches and arrests among some minority ethnic communities in the county – but new research commissioned by Kent Police shows these are more balanced when compared Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/M25%20collision.html Police are applealing for information following a collision on Monday 20 March just before 10am on the clockwise carriageway of the M25 just before the junction with the M26. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Kent%20to%20stand%20alone.html Home Secretary Charles Clarke has announced that Kent should have its own strategic police force and will not have to merge with neighbouring counties to create a south eastern ‘super force’. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Advisory%20Group%20launc.html Kent Police and Kent Police Authority welcomed the launch of the force's first Independent Advisory Group (IAG) for minority groups such as black, gay, lesbian, transgender and transsexual people, and those with disabilities.  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Money%20laundering.html   Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Cash%20machine%20thieves1.html Chad Goodall Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Five%20appear%20in%20court.html Four men and one woman appeared at Maidstone Crown Court this morning (13 March) charged with offences connected with the robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../%A320%20million%20found.html Officers investigating the Tonbridge robbery have now recovered nearly £20 million of the £53 million stolen in the Securitas robbery on the 22 February. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Detling%20fatal.html 15 to 16 year old man fatally injured on the A249 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Haulage%20container%20th.html Peter Frasle Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Millions%20recovered.html Kent Police has released footage and photographs that show just some of the millions of pounds officers have recovered less than a fortnight after Britain’s biggest cash robbery. Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Attempted%20abduction.html Police in the Weald are investigating the report of an attempted abduction between 8am and 8.30am on Monday 6 March 2006. Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Archived%20news/Attempted%20abduction.html E-fit of suspect Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Facts%20and%20figures.html Since the robbery at the Securitas depot, Tonbridge, in the early hours of Wednesday 22 March, Kent Police has: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Archived%20news/Facts%20and%20figures.html Since the robbery at the Securitas depot, Tonbridge, in the early hours of Wednesday 22 February, Kent Police has: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Secruitas%20robbery%20up.html Chief Constable Michael Fuller has invited the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to review progress to date in the Securitas robbery investigation - this is standard practice. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/IAG%20launch.html Members of the public are invited to attend a launch evening for a new independent advisory body which would represent minority groups such as black, gay, lesbian, transgender and transsexual people. Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Fifth%20person%20remande.html A fifth person has been remanded in custody by magistrates, on a charge connected with last week’s £53 million cash robbery at Tonbridge. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 15:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Fifth%20person%20due%20in%20.html Kent Police has charged a fifth person in connection with the cash robbery at Tonbridge. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 13:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Fourth%20person%20remand.html A fourth person has appeared in court in connection with the cash robbery at Tonbridge. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Fourth%20man%20charged.html Kent Police has charged a fourth person in connection with the cash robbery at Tonbridge. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Millions%20found.html Cash thought to amount to several million pounds has been recovered following a police raid in south east London, yesterday, in a joint operation involving Kent and Metropolitan police officers. Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Three%20charged.html Two men and a woman were charged last night (1 March 2006) been charged with offences following the robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge last week. Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Suspect%20Lorry%20Found.html Kent detectives hunting the gang behind the £53m Securitas robbery believe they have now found the white lorry used in the raid. Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Did%20you%20see%20anything.html Kent Police will be conducting road checks at key sites linked to the robbery and the kidnap of Securitas Tonbridge depot manager Colin Dixon and his wife and son last Tuesday evening. Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Magistrates%20grant%20mo.html Detectives investigating the £53 million armed robbery at Tonbridge last week have been granted a further 26 hours to question two men arrested on Sunday (26 February) on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery. Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:45:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/People%20smuggling.html Inflatable boat arrives at Dungeness Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Five%20more%20arrests.html Five more people have been arrested by police investigating last Wednesday’s multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas Tonbridge depot as the net tightens on the armed gang responsible. Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Cages%20found.html Detectives investigating the armed robbery in Tonbridge on Wednesday have recovered a large number of cages that were used to move the millions of pounds in cash from the Securitas depot. Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Transit%20contents.html Following the discovery of a Ford Transit van in the car park at Ashford International Hotel on Friday afternoon Kent Police has confirmed that a number of significant items were discovered in the van. Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Hunt%20for%20robbers%20ste.html Fourteen metal cages and packaging material found in fields near Coldblow Lane, near the villages of Thurnam and Detling, in the Maidstone area, are now undergoing detailed forensic examination. Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Colin%20Dixon%27s%20statem.html The following statement is issued by Kent Police on behalf of Colin Dixon, Manager, Securitas, Tonbridge: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Vauxhall%20Vectra.html Red Vauxhall Vectra found on in Leeds village on Thursday Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Two%20further%20arrests.html Police have made two further arrests in their hunt for the armed gang who staged a multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge. Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/3rd%20efit.html E-fit of robber who abducted Lynn Dixon and her son Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Detectives%20piece%20eve.html A clearer picture is emerging of what happened to the Dixon family in the hours before the multi-million pound robbery from the Tonbridge Securitas depot. Sat, 25 Feb 2006 09:20:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Third%20arrest.html Police investigating the multi-million pound robbery at the Securitas depot in Tonbridge on Wednesday are questioning three people today. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Cash%20found%20in%20van.html Crime Scene Investigators with the Ford Transit found in Ashford Fri, 24 Feb 2006 18:45:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../White%20transit.html Information provided by a member of the public has led to the recovery of a white Ford Transit van from a car park in Ashford which Kent Police officers are linking to the armed robbery investigation. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Do%20you%20know%20this%20man.html E-fit of gang member who posed as a police officer Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Two%20cars%20recovered.html Burnt out Volvo saloon believed to be connected to the robbery Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Information%20needed%20o.html Parcel Force van discovered in Hucking Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Securitas%20robbery%20-%20.html Securitas depot, Tonbridge Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Millions%20stolen.html Kent Police is appealing for the public's help after an armed gang abducted a manager and his family and then robbed a security depot of millions of pounds of cash. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Reward%20offered.html Renault lorry entering the depot with the saloon type car following Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Security%20depot%20robbe.html Detectives from Kent Police’s serious and organised crime unit are hunting an armed gang who stole a substantial amount of cash from a security depot in Tonbridge during the night (Wednesday 22 February 2006). Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Securitas%20robbery.html Kent Police’s serious and organised crime unit is appealing for information from the public following an armed robbery at the Securitas security depot in Vale Road, Tonbridge, in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 22 February, in which millions Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Denmark%20Street%20shoot.html Police investigating the fatal shooting of Ben Chantler at his home in Denmark Street, Folkestone, on Sunday 29 January have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses. Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Extra%20funding%20for%20Ke.html The Kent Police Authority (KPA) today announced its policing budget for the next year as £247.3 million. A police council tax rise was also agreed of 4.95%, the equivalent for a Band D council taxpayer of less than 11p a week. Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Property%20weekend.html Members of the public who have had possessions stolen are invited to come along and see if they can identify any of their property. The event is taking place at the old Rainham Police Station* on Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/../Related%20news%20information/Award%2 PCSO Ron Stevens receives his award in recognition of his commitment and professionalism. Ron has developed his role to such an extent that his knowledge and understanding has assisted in the development of training for fellow PCSOs around the County. He Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Pub%20closed.html Sittingbourne Magistrates Court has ordered the two-month closure of the Shire Horse pub, Canterbury Road, Murston. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Commendations.html Acts of courage and bravery were honoured by Chief Constable Michael Fuller at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 8 February 2006. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Alcohol%20misuse.html In November 2005 Kent Police launched its campaign to tackle alcohol misuse in line with a nationwide scheme run by the Home Office. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Serious%20assault%20in%20G.html Lee Bullen, aged 21 from Gillingham has been charged with murder. This follows an incident on Friday 3 February in Goudhurst Road, Gillingham which resulted in the death of 23-year-old Drew Shepherd. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/M20%20crash%20arrest.html A man has been arrested and released on bail after a fatal collision which occured on the M20 between junctions 10 and 11 on Friday 3 February 2006. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Two%20men%20remanded.html Two men from Folkestone have appeared before magistrates this morning jointly charged with the murder of a man in the town a week ago. Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Remand%20for%20child%20sex.html A man has been remanded in custody after appearing before Sittingbourne magistrates today charged with a number of sex offences involving children. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Prolific%20burglars%20se.html Two men who committed more than 170 burglaries and stole over £1.9 million worth of high value cars and television equipment in a two-month period were sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court this week. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Pirate%20DVD%20factory.html DVD factory in London Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Roadside%20appeal1.html Officers speak to drivers during a two-hour roadside appeal Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Fresh%20murder%20appeal.html Detectives are making a fresh appeal for help today from the public, exactly one week after the bodies of Terry and Vera Martin were found with multiple injuries at their home in Abbey Street, Faversham. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/29%20arrested.html Kent Police has arrested 29 people and seized a substantial amount of drugs and stolen property in a series of simultaneous and targeted early morning raids. Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Man%20charged.html A 21-year-old man has appeared before magistrates in Sittingbourne this morning charged with the murders of an elderly married couple from Faversham. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Nowbahar%20Bahar.html Nowbahar Bahar, 22, from Harmer Street, Gravesend was found guilty of manslaughter at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 26 January 2006. Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Double%20murder2.html Forensic officers examine the scene where the couple's car was found Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Terry%20and%20Vera%20Marti.html Vera and Terry Martin Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Arrests.html Forensic officers examine the scene where the couple's burnt out car was discovered Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Junction%208%20incident.html Police are appealing for information after a robbery at the junction 8 services of the M20 motorway at around 8.50am on Friday 27 January 2006. Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Paul%20Colings.html Paul Collings Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Double%20murder1.html Post mortem examinations are likely to take place later today on the bodies of an elderly married couple who were found murdered in their home in Faversham. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Crime%20reporting.html Kent Police’s commitment to listening to the public is thought to be a significant factor in a rise in the number of crimes reported from July to September last year. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Couple%20murdered.html Kent Police is treating the suspicious deaths of an elderly married couple at their home in Abbey Street, Faversham as a murder investigation.  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Recruitment.html The deadline for receipt of online applications has been extended to Monday 23 January 2006. The deadline has been extended as there are technical problems submitting applications on the Home Office website. Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Christopher%20Langham%20appears%20in%20court.html A man has appeared before Sevenoaks magistrates after being charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one other sexual offence. Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:30:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Blog.html A new way of keeping you updated on what is happening in your area has been launched. Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest%20News/Archived%20news/Award%20for%20Kent%20Chief.html Jan Berry, a Kent Police Chief Inspector and Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, has been awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's honours list. Wed, 04 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT