Maidstone News
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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 -
Crime & Justice Ann Widdecombe Murder Charge: Man, 28, Remanded to Appear at Old Bailey
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former Maidstone MP Ann Widdecombe and remanded in custody to appear at…
22 July 2026 - Daily Briefing
Kent Morning Briefing — Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Tuesday, 21 July 2026 Former New Ash Green man jailed for child sex offences The day in Kent · A former New Ash Green…
21 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Former New Ash Green man jailed for child sex offences
Obianata Onyia, 30, was sentenced to four years and three months at Maidstone Crown Court on 16 July 2026 after admitting seven counts of…
20 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Man charged with attempted murder after Maidstone stabbing and van theft
Francisco Tsumba, 45, of no fixed address, has been remanded in custody after a man in his early 50s was allegedly stabbed and had his…
20 July 2026 -
Council Updates Kent County Council did not approve Oaken Wood quarrying, leader clarifies
Kent County Council did not approve Oaken Wood quarrying, leader clarifies View tweet from @LeaderofKCC The July 2025 full council vote…
19 July 2026