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Paedophile who preyed on underage girls through Facebook jailed

Paedophile who preyed on underage girls through Facebook jailed

05 November 2024

A sexual predator who got “a thrill” from preying on underage girls with explicit chats on Facebook messenger has been jailed.

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Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

Suspected cannabis farm found in town centre

05 November 2024

Police cordoned off part of a high street and removed equipment and more than 300 plants believed to be part of a cannabis farm.

Roofer stalked ex and sent barrage of ‘grossly offensive’ texts

Roofer stalked ex and sent barrage of ‘grossly offensive’ texts

05 November 2024

A jilted dad started an "obsessive" campaign against his former lover to the point she feared he’d harm her and their son.

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Woman, 28, arrested on suspicion of drug-driving near school

Woman, 28, arrested on suspicion of drug-driving near school

04 November 2024

A young woman has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving outside a school.

Policewoman suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after ‘large bar brawl’

Policewoman suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after ‘large bar brawl’

04 November 2024

Several people have been charged after a brawl outside a wine bar which left several injured, including a police officer.

Police officer altered number plate and lied to avoid speeding charges

Police officer altered number plate and lied to avoid speeding charges

04 November 2024

A Kent police officer has been banned from serving in the force after lying about his car being cloned to avoid speeding charges.

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Officers from police force Couzens worked for probed over WhatsApp messages

Officers from police force Couzens worked for probed over WhatsApp messages

04 November 2024

Police officers from a force which murderer Wayne Couzens worked for are being investigated after “discriminatory” messages were found.

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Factory worker spared jail over 18-minute sex attack outside McDonald’s

Factory worker spared jail over 18-minute sex attack outside McDonald’s

04 November 2024

A man who sexually assaulted a woman outside a fast food restaurant during a night out drinking has narrowly avoided prison.

Dog walker ‘stalked through town’ and mugged by predatory drunk

Dog walker ‘stalked through town’ and mugged by predatory drunk

03 November 2024

A drunken homeless man who followed a woman through a town centre late at night and tried to snatch her handbag before mugging her has been jailed.

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Knifeman caught on CCTV before stabbing pal

Knifeman caught on CCTV before stabbing pal

03 November 2024

A fisherman who fell out with his friend in a row over money was filmed crouching behind a car before leaping out at him with a knife.

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Appeal after woman allegedly assaulted by man

Appeal after woman allegedly assaulted by man

02 November 2024

An appeal has been launched after a woman was approached by a man who grasped at her, and who also reportedly exposed himself.

Binman narrowly avoids jail after ‘nasty’ drunken attack on sports bar owner

Binman narrowly avoids jail after ‘nasty’ drunken attack on sports bar owner

02 November 2024

A drunken binman has narrowly avoided jail after being thrown out of a sports bar and knocking one of the owners unconscious in the car park.

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Man assaulted during disturbance at house

Man assaulted during disturbance at house

02 November 2024

A man was assaulted by a group of men and property damaged during a disturbance at a home last night.

Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

Taxi driver refused roadside police drug swipe test as he had ‘bad bowels’

02 November 2024

A former cabbie refused to do a swipe test when asked as he claimed he couldn’t put anything in his mouth as he suffers from irritable bowel syndrome.

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Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

01 November 2024

Three men were arrested after officers discovered drugs, cash and a knife after the search of a car and house.

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

Dog and owner struck by van during police chase

01 November 2024

A dog has died at a country park after being hit by a vehicle being pursued by the police.

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Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

Armed police called after ‘man threatens woman with weapon’

01 November 2024

Armed police were called after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon.

Cashpoint ramraiders ordered to pay back £120K after series of 'smash and grabs'

Cashpoint ramraiders ordered to pay back £120K after series of 'smash and grabs'

01 November 2024

Two gang members who used diggers to smash into businesses and steal their cash machines across Kent have been ordered to pay back thousands.

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Duo taken to hospital after Halloween attack

Duo taken to hospital after Halloween attack

01 November 2024

Police are hunting a man with facial tattoos and his accomplice after a Halloween attack left two men needing hospital treatment.

First look inside ‘swanky’ new smokehouse, bar and music venue

First look inside ‘swanky’ new smokehouse, bar and music venue

01 November 2024

A “swanky” new smokehouse, bar and music venue has opened in a former diner after six months of renovations.

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