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Kent Police (UK)

@kent_police

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 Kent, South East England, UK
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We are seeking help to locate Megan Barrow-Chiovitti, 17, reported #missing from #Gillingham at around 2.30pm on Sunday 1 November 2026. If you have critical information please call 999, quoting reference 02-0008. Read more here: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a fatal collision in #Sheerness. Full details: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat… Anyone with information should contact 01622 798538 or email [email protected], quoting RY/JM/088/26.
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We are appealing for the public’s help in trying to locate a missing woman from #Deal. kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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We issued an earlier appeal to help locate a missing 12 year old boy from #Gillingham. We are pleased to say he has been found safe and well. Thank you everyone who assisted by sharing the appeal.
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Antisocial behaviour can have a real impact on our communities. If you experience ASB this Halloween, you can report it to us online 🎃 Always call 999 in an emergency. kent.police.uk/ro/report/asb…
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Officers investigating a report of burglary in #Allington #Maidstone have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to. Read more on our website, here: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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A suspect was arrested and a stolen vehicle was recovered by officers less than 2 hours after reportedly being taken from near #Tonbridge. More here: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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We are seeking witnesses to a reported robbery on Friday 2 October 2026 in Victoria Street #Maidstone Anyone with information is urged to call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/163604/26. Read more: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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An investigation into the devastating death of a 3 month old baby in #Ramsgate has resulted in a man being convicted of the infant’s murder. Read the full story: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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Proactive work by neighbourhood police in #Margate has led to a suspected nuisance rider being arrested, and a knife, along with an illegal bike, being seized. Find out more: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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*UPDATE - 10.41am Thursday 29 October 2026* The M2 coastbound carriageway has been partially reopened after the fatal collision on Tuesday near the #Medway Services. One lane remains closed between Junctions 3 and 5. The Londonbound carriageway has already been fully reopened.
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A sex offender from #Maidstone has been jailed for repeatedly breaching orders designed to protect the public from harm. Click the link for more information - kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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Update 12: #M2 eastbound between J3 #Chatham & J5 #Sittingbourne. - Lane 2 has reopened. The exit slip road to #MedwayServices & lane 1 will remain closed today. - Currently no significant delays on approach to the scene.
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Update 11: #M2 eastbound in #Kent between J3 #Chatham & J5 #Sittingbourne. - Lane 2 resurfacing is complete. The exit slip road to #MedwayServices & lane 1 will remain closed. - Currently no significant delays on approach to the closure. Diversion info:nationalhighways.co.uk/roads…
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*UPDATE - 7.30am Thursday 29 October 2026* The M2 remains closed coastbound between Junctions 3 and 5 following a fatal collision on Tuesday near the #Medway Services. Please continue to find alternative routes. Click for more - kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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The M2 remains closed coastbound between J3 and J5 following the fatal collision last night near the Medway Services. There is currently no confirmed time for the motorway to be reopened so please continue to find alternative routes. Click for more - kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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A police dog has caught three suspected copper thieves red-handed in #Queenborough. More here: kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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Craig Graham is wanted on recall to prison. He has links to #Gravesend and #Dartford. If you see him, or know where he is, call 999 quoting 46/171279/26. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or you can use the online form.
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A suspected drug dealer has been detained by officers on patrol in #Rochester. kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal collision on the #M2 near #Gillingham. Read the full details here... kent.police.uk/news/kent/lat…
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