Latest news with #KentPolice
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Man dies after moped crash in Maidstone
A man, aged in his 30s, has died after crashing a moped in Maidstone, police have said. Kent Police was called to the A20 Terrace Road in the town, close to the junction with White Rock Place, at 03:10 BST on man died at the scene and the black Piaggio Vespa was the only vehicle involved, officers have said. Enquiries are being carried out by the serious collision investigation unit. The force has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
One person injured after car fire in road tunnel
One person has been injured after a car caught fire after a crash in a road tunnel in east Kent, police have said. Emergency services were called to the blaze on Royal Approach Road in Ramsgate just before 20:00 BST on Friday. Two fire engines attended and crews used compressed air foam systems to extinguish the flames. The fire service said one person was passed into the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service. The cause of the crash is unknown. Kent Police said the fire caused damage to a junction box in the tunnel, leading to a loss of power. There were no serious injuries reported, according to the force. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Kent Fire & Rescue Service
BBC News
6 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
One person injured after car fire in Ramsgate
One person has been injured after a car caught fire in east Kent, a fire service has said. Emergency services were called to the blaze on Royal Approach Road in Ramsgate just before 20:00 BST on Friday. Two fire engines attended and crews used compressed air foam systems to extinguish the flames. South East Coast Ambulance Service said one person was passed into its care. The cause of the fire was currently unknown, the fire service said. Kent Police has been contacted for comment.
BBC News
21 hours ago
- BBC News
'Abhorrent' former West Mercia Police officer banned
A former West Mercia Police officer who admitted sexual assault has been banned from policingMark Slade, 50, pleaded guilty at Maidstone Magistrates' Court 25 September 2023 to five counts of sexual assault by touching while on a night out in the town in January that was based at the West Mercia Police headquarters in Hindlip, Worcestershire, when he committed the at a misconduct hearing on Friday, which concluded Slade would have been dismissed had he not already resigned, Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Jones said: "The actions of Mark Slade were abhorrent, and he has no place in policing." She added: "We expect the highest standards of our officers both on and off duty and he breached those standards in the most deplorable way."I'd like to thank our colleagues at Kent Police for pursuing the allegations against Slade and helping to get justice for the victims of his offences, who bravely came forward to report him."The actions of a small minority, like Mark Slade and others we have dismissed recently, erode the public's trust and confidence in policing. "The overwhelming majority of our officers and staff are trustworthy, hardworking and dedicated to serving the public during their times of greatest need."Slade was suspended by the force in February 2023, within 72 hours of his arrest by Kent Police, and resigned in September hearing found that Slade's crimes amounted to gross misconduct and seriously breached the standards of professional the outcome, Slade has been added to the College of Policing barred list, preventing him from working for a UK police service in the future. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Dispersal orders in place for Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate
Dispersal orders have been introduced in two Kent towns and one has been renewed in another, due to issues with anti-social Police has introduced the orders in Margate and Ramsgate for this weekend alongside renewing the extended police powers already in place in Broadstairs. The orders, which allow officers to instruct people to leave specific areas and to stop and search individuals without reasonable grounds, will be in place until Sunday measures were first introduced last Saturday in Broadstairs before a separate order was signed off the following day to cover Margate and the surrounding areas. Last weekend large groups of youths were filmed brawling and throwing chairs at restaurant staff in Broadstairs, where dispersal orders have been used throughout the Police said it had received various reports of underage street drinking, fighting and aggressive behaviour towards "terrified" staff at this period officers made five arrests, including one teenager charged with assaulting an officer. Inquiries to identify additional suspected offenders remains Commander for Thanet, Ch Insp Ian Swallow, said: "We urge parents to speak to their children and remind them of the importance of socialising sensibly..."As well as dispersal orders in place, people will also see an increased presence by police officers as they carry out high-visibility patrolling."
