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- Violent Crime · London
Tyla Wharmby convicted of murder after baby Hunter’s death in London hospital
Three‑month‑old Hunter, from Ramsgate, died in a London hospital on 15 July 2022 after being violently shaken. Tyla Wharmby, 22, was arrested the same day, later charged and convicted on 29 October. Detective Inspector Adam Marshall said the investigation exposed Wharmby’s lies and secured justice.
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LatestKent schools receive hoax threats, police investigate
Two schools in east Kent received anonymous hoax threat calls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Kent Police confirmed the incidents are under investigation and are being treated as hoaxes, forming part of a broader series of similar incidents across the UK.
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Policing · BexleyMet Police impose dispersal order in Thamesmead
The Metropolitan Police has implemented a dispersal order across several streets in Thamesmead, granting officers powers to move on individuals involved in antisocial behaviour. The order, authorised by Inspector Keen, is in effect for a limited period.
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LatestMan charged with attempted murder after Swanley shooting
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting on Acacia Walk in Swanley. Police responded to reports of a serious assault on Thursday, October 8, finding a man in his 20s with gunshot wounds.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkMan arrested in Southwark over Sevenoaks stabbing
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Southwark in connection with a serious assault in Borough Green, Kent. The incident on October 8 resulted in two men sustaining stab wounds, with one taken to a London hospital for life-changing injuries.
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LatestThief Intimidates Teen Worker in Orpington Salon Raid
A 19-year-old employee was intimidated by a thief who stole cash from Beau Tanning Lounge in Orpington on October 3. The salon owner described the incident as devastating, with police and forensic teams attending the scene.
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Violent Crime · HarrowHarrow teenager Emilija Marta Baranova missing
A 13-year-old girl with links to Harrow, Emilija Marta Baranova, has been reported missing. She was last seen in Margate, Kent, on Wednesday, October 7. Kent Police are appealing for the public's assistance to locate her.
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Courts · Tower HamletsPoplar man jailed for five years for online grooming and assault
Kostyantyn Avdan, 30, from Poplar, has been sentenced to five years in prison for grooming and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He was found guilty of multiple child sexual offences and made subject to a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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LatestPolice issue 26 warnings over Dartford racing
Kent Police issued 26 community protection warnings to drivers identified racing on Shepherds Lane on September 11. The crackdown on nuisance driving, which included targeted patrols in hotspot areas, aims to curb anti-social behaviour across Dartford.
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Crime Data · BromleyGrant Culwick joins Kent Police most wanted list, Bromley urged to call
Kent Police have placed Grant Culwick, who has ties to Bromley and multiple Kent towns, on its most wanted list of 28 individuals as of September 2026. He is sought on a recall to prison and the public are asked to call 999 with reference 46/94076/26.
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Policing · City of LondonPolice urged to review protest response after Downing Street intervention
Downing Street has requested that police forces urgently review their handling of recent anti-migrant protests, particularly concerning the use of intelligence and response tactics. This follows demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, which saw disruption and confrontations.
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LatestEx-Kent PC barred from policing after sex line contact
A former Kent Police officer, who reviewed intelligence on modern slavery and violence against women, has been barred from future policing roles. PC Trevor Bonett would have been dismissed for gross misconduct after contacting sex lines and adult websites.
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LatestPolice seek mystery visitor to Baby April's grave
Kent Police have released an e-fit of a woman who visited the grave of Baby April in Ashford in June. The baby, who died from asphyxiation, was found in Singleton Lake in 1995 and her parents have never been traced.
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LatestPolice injured in anti-migrant protests at Dover and Portsmouth
Police officers sustained injuries during confrontations with masked protesters in Portsmouth over the weekend. Similar demonstrations saw road access to the Port of Dover blocked. The incidents occurred following the arrival of approximately 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight.
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LatestMasked protesters block Dover roads
Dozens of masked protesters in black clothing blocked roads leading into and out of Dover on Saturday. The demonstration caused significant disruption to traffic entering the Port of Dover, affecting all routes and leading to four miles of congestion.
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Policing · BromleyMet Police ram stolen van off A20 after 17-mile chase in Bromley
Met Police used tactical contact to stop a stolen van on the A20 after a 17-mile chase from Kent. One officer was injured during the incident near Bromley on Sunday. The driver, arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, remains in custody.
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LatestKent officer receives two-year warning for excessive force
A Kent Police officer has received a two-year final written warning following a gross misconduct hearing. PC Aaron Humphries was found to have used excessive force against a handcuffed man who appeared to lose consciousness during an arrest in Faversham.
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Violent Crime · HaveringCharlie Stefano jailed for two years and ten months for strangling woman
Charlie Stefano, 33, of Dagenham, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court for intentional strangulation and actual bodily harm. The attack on 13 February involved kicking, dragging, and phone destruction. Kent Police responded after the victim fled to a Chatham petrol station.
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Violent Crime · BexleyGerard Parkinson jailed for 28 years after Swanley hammer and knife attacks
Gerard Parkinson, 64, was sentenced to 28 years in prison with an additional five on licence after a violent hammer and knife attack on two women in Swanley on 1 March 2023. One victim suffered a punctured lung. Police described Parkinson as a dangerous individual.
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Violent Crime · BarnetEdgware Driver Jailed for Nine Years After Killing Pedestrian in Kent Crash
A 29-year-old man from Edgware has been sentenced to nine years and 10 months for causing the death of an 89-year-old pedestrian in Kent. Albert Matraxhiu hit Thomas Wallace at 76.5mph, carried his body on the car roof, then fled the scene. A passenger was also jailed for perverting the course of justice.
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