Maidstone News
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Crime & Justice Deptford man jailed for child sex offences linked to Rochester
Manh Hung Le, 45, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court after being convicted of sexual activity with…
30 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police release CCTV images after reported distraction theft in Maidstone
A man in his 80s had his bank card taken and a large cash withdrawal made from his account after visiting a bank in Week Street, according…
30 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Gillingham man jailed for more than eight years for armed burglary on Twydall pensioner
Jack Dallas, 25, of Trinity Road, Gillingham, was sentenced to eight years and three months at Maidstone Crown Court after admitting he…
28 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man charged with GBH after stabbing in Maidstone park
Nathan Odgers, 40, of Brewer Street in Maidstone has been remanded in custody after being charged with causing grievous bodily harm with…
27 July 2026 -
Council Updates Maidstone to get three new pocket parks with six weeks of road closures ahead
Maidstone Borough Council has announced work is starting on small green spaces in St Faith’s Street, Brewer Street and Union Street, but…
26 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Two arrested after serious assault in Maidstone’s Brenchley Gardens
Two men have been arrested following a serious assault in Brenchley Gardens in which a victim was taken to a London hospital with injuries…
25 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man charged with wounding offences after Gillingham alleyway attacks
Luke Thrower, 33, of Bexleyheath, has been remanded in custody after being charged with five offences connected to two alleged wounding…
24 July 2026 -
Council Updates Pocket parks work begins on Maidstone town centre streets
Work has begun on creating small urban green spaces on highway land in Maidstone town centre, with sites at Brewer Street, Union Street and…
24 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Maidstone man charged after alleged weapon threats and erratic driving in Sittingbourne
Ben Bignall, 43, faces charges of affray, assault on an emergency worker, driving offences and failing to provide specimens when requested…
24 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Paddock Wood man jailed for six years over van robbery, drug offences and farm burglaries
Danny Lee, 25, was sentenced to six years and three months at Maidstone Crown Court on 8 July 2026 after a series of offences spanning five…
23 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Man charged after group threatened with weapon in Mote Park
A 59-year-old man has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after armed officers…
23 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Ashford man jailed for more than 22 years for child rapes and sexual offences against children and adults
Lewis Stevens, 34, of Newtown Green, Ashford, was convicted by a jury at Maidstone Crown Court of ten charges including five counts of…
22 July 2026