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Thanet Police News, 40pm last night when it was reported a This story is unavailable Discover related stories below or explore the feed for more content. Video footage released by the force shows neighbourhood officers in Thanet Police were out in force across Thanet to deal with incidents and at about 5. A man in his 50s has died after two vehicles crashed, police have said. Part of the Margate Road in Ramsgate was shut due to a police incident today (January 28). Officers were scrambled to a disturbance in Royal Crescent near Ramsgate Harbour this morning. The Thanet Child centred policing team had received complaints about school children causing ASB on cycles before school at ASDA, #Broadstairs. Patrols became aware of a suspicious Police have issued a warning after an adult was seen riding an e-scooter “at speed” with a child on the front. A woman was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the disturbance in Church Street, Minster last night. Two further arrests were also made as part of the Dispersal orders were active in Thanet at the weekend as part of Kent Police’s ongoing commitment to deter antisocial behaviour. Three suspected drug dealers have been arrested after drugs were seized by officers in Ramsgate on Monday 9 December 2024. Police have once again been granted extra powers to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a district’s town centres and seafronts. Four men have been arrested after armed police descended on a harbour this morning. The collision between a white DAF skip Police have released a CCTV image after a Currys worker was allegedly threatened during a robbery. A large presence of police and Bringing you the latest news, sport and events updates from around Kent. Officers were called to the King Street area of Ramsgate just after 9. This morning they attended the area From news about missing persons or wanted suspects and criminals to appeals for witnesses of crime - all the latest news from Kent Police Read the latest police appeals and crime stories, along with in-depth features. A crackdown on delivery drivers in Thanet has resulted in five uninsured vehicles being seized by Kent Police. They were Kent Police carried out a traffic operation across Thanet The initiative was in response to concerns raised with a beat officer by those who Thanet’s Neighbourhood Task Force and Roads Safety Unit worked together to focus on the fatal four of driving: speeding, drink driving, not wearing a seat belt and using a mobile phone. Police have launched a fresh crackdown on motorists caught using mobile phones behind the wheel. Work aimed at tackling drug-related crime in pubs and clubs has been carried out across Thanet with 15 people searched and 12 sniffed out by police dog Dougal as having been in In an update on the investigation this afternoon, police say four men have been arrested as part of a probe into a disturbance at a Thanet Arrests have been made and charges brought after shoplifters in Thanet were targeted in a two day police operation. Search for news from your force. The sting - . Officer stopped the vehicle in West Kent Police say a person has been arrested in connection with the incident. Kent Police was called to four separate incidents on Edgar Road, Northdown Road and High visibility patrolling will continue in Broadstairs through the summer following antisocial behaviour across the town over the weekend. Specialist police teams simultaneously entered and Thanet council leader Rick Everitt has written to the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention urging her to allocate additional officers 74 people have been dispersed as Kent Police tackle anti-social behaviour in Thanet. Firearms officers arrived at Ramsgate’s waterfront at about 8am alongside ambulances. Go to Feed Police are searching for the occupants of a grey BMW 3 series which was driven off after officers attempted to stop it this morning (September 9). Here we will be posting the latest updates relating to the ongoing emergency services-led incident in Thanet. 30pm on Wednesday. The victim, aged in his 40s, was taken to a London hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition, said Kent Police. Kent Police put in place a dispersal order on Police have seized cans of Fosters and Stella from children in Thanet as disposal orders come into force in Broadstairs, Margate and Thanet has regularly had problems with anti-social behaviour lately and the latest of many dispersal orders was put in place for Margate, A police officer was taken to hospital after being assaulted in a town centre in the early hours of this morning. A 20-year-old man from Thanet has been arrested in Police have once again been granted extra powers to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in a district’s town centres and seafronts. Headlines matching: thanet Follow Protection order to clamp down on alcohol-fuelled antisocial behaviour in Thanet to come into force on July 1 The Isle Of Thanet News 17h Dispersal orders put Four people have been arrested after a seafront brawl broke out - with a police officer among those assaulted. Police body-cam footage shows officers By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Firefighters in Kent could go on strike over proposed job losses and station closures. Officers were scrambled to a disturbance in Royal A shoplifter has been charged and jailed within a week of police in Thanet finding £500 worth of stolen men’s underwear in his car. Kent Police said dispersal orders were introduced in Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on the Thanet Way last night (May 3). Go to Feed Criminal activity on the roads has been targeted by Thanet officers following concerns raised by the local community. On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December, patrols were carried Local council has reviewed its Public Space Protection Order to target hot spots of bad behaviour. Firearms officers arrived at Ramsgate’s waterfront at Police have been given extra powers in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs this weekend. On Monday (1 September), Kent Police carried out a dedicated traffic A police cordon was in place while officers responded to an incident in Margate High Street. This morning they attended the area Get all the latest news and views on Margate Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet on the coast along the North Foreland and contains the A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Thanet. Kent Police covers the region. 30pm following reports of a “man making threats”. Police have also warned people to expect Ten people have appeared in court charged with being part of a drug-dealing ring following a series of early-morning arrests. During the weekend from Friday 27 June 2025, dispersal orders in Police officers have targeted those committing traffic offences following concerns raised by the local community. Dispersal orders became active in Ramsgate, Margate, and Two teens have been arrested after a police officer and shopkeeper were assaulted over the weekend. Specialist teams simultaneously entered Police have issued a statement after armed officers have been seen in a residential street this afternoon (October 7). The early morning operation targets multiple properties in Dover, Deal, Thanet and Aylesham. suspected of being involved in of a drug dealing network. Officers carried out an operation in Margate after concerns were raised by An undercover police operation – run from a shop trading in second-hand goods and aimed at “death peddling” drugs gangs - has resulted in more than 100 arrests. Traffic operation in Thanet Photo Kent Police A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, 13 people reported for traffic offences and A 16 year old boy has been arrested following multiple vehicles being set alight in Thanet. Picture: Michelle Wiles Officers attended the scene at 2. It comes after another dispersal Home Thanet News Article EXCLUSIVE | Thanet violent crime rates rising despite falls across rest of Kent as acid attack survivor warns: ‘It’s out of control’ Millie Bowles Armed police were called after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon. Thanet District Council is expanding the areas Armed police swooped on a town amid fears a gunman was on the loose. 50pm, Police have been given extra powers in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs this weekend. Homes in four roads in Margate have been evacuated following a report of suspicious items found at a property Six people were arrested during a police crackdown on antisocial behaviour across Thanet over the bank holiday weekend. Eyewitnesses have reported seeing a police helicopter hovering above the Newington area since around 5. Dispersal orders will be in place across Thanet. Shocking pictures show Police remain at the scene after a high street was taped off following a serious incident last night, with unconfirmed reports of a stabbing. Police continue to tackle antisocial behaviour in Thanet Section 34 dispersal orders were active in Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate as part of Kent Police’s ongoing Police are responding to reports of an 'armed raid' in Ramsgate. Two people have Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet on the coast along the North Foreland and contains the areas of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and A van driver swept to the rescue as he gave armed police officers a lift during an on-foot chase in Thanet, Kent. Six arrests were also made. Police have held a two-day crackdown on shoplifting in towns in Thanet. Kent Police carried out a traffic operation across Thanet The initiative was in response to concerns raised with a beat officer by those who live and run businesses in the area. Police have released remarkable footage of a van driver aiding armed police as they chased down a suspect. 45pm today A Thanet police operation has targeted crime in shopping areas. The section of road – Margate bound- around the parade of shops and opposite the MSN Get the latest crime statistics and advice, and find out what we’re doing to tackle crime in your area. Including opinion, live blogs, pictures and video from the Kent Live team. Officers say two men entered the store at Broadstairs Retail Park, and one A car believed to have been stolen from Ramsgate has been recovered and suspected thief arrested following proactive work from Thanet officers. 18pm along with paramedics. A series of simultaneous police raids targeting a suspected network of drug dealers in A female suspect remains in police custody and a woman is still in a serious condition after a stabbing at a home. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or sign up to our daily Community Safety Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols across Thanet, focusing on antisocial behaviour hotspots. Twelve people have been arrested during a series of raids in Thanet and wider afield. Shocking pictures show the team of armed police officers at the Police have issued a statement after armed officers have been seen in a residential street this afternoon (October 7). Armed police were called after a man allegedly threatened a woman with a weapon. Crime news from the Kent area. A man appeared in court charged with making threats to kill after armed police descended on QEQM Hospital in Margate Eyewitnesses reported seeing several police cars arrive at An updated police statement has now been provided Police, paramedics and air ambulance were called to Birchington yesterday {January A car and a lorry crashed on the A299 Thanet Way on Monday afternoon. Kent Police units were attending a property in the High Street shortly after A total of 74 people were dispersed and six arrests made in Thanet during Friday (June 27) to Sunday (June 29) as Kent Police increased Police issued a statement at around 9. Rosedale Road was closed off by police and bomb disposal team Photo Frank Leppard A welfare point was set up by Thanet council at Additional policing powers aimed at deterring nuisance behaviour have been renewed in Thanet. Arrests have been made and charges brought as officers disrupted suspected shoplifters. Picture: Google Police, fire crews, the ambulance service and the coastguard attended the scene, where the woman was A van driver who gave an impromptu lift to armed officers chasing a suspect in Margate has been praised by officers. Officers from Kent Police carried out patrols on 13 and 14 December in This story is unavailable Discover related stories below or explore the feed for more content. Shortly before 7. Thanet councillor Jack Packman has told affected residents to seek help. 3 Armed police were called to a village following reports gunshots were heard. The Section 34 dispersal orders in Broadstairs, Margate Good afternoon Welcome to our live blog. Officers from Kent Police and the Home Office checked whether Council U-turn on abusive language crackdown Getty Images Thanet District Council said the decision was made to avoid "protracted legal disputes" Cash Murphy BBC News, South Thanet news Armed police called to ‘stabbing’ as part of town centre cordoned off Police have cordoned off part of a town centre and a man has been arrested following a suspected stabbing. A body has been found at West Bay in Westgate-on-Sea. A crackdown on illegal delivery drivers resulted in five vehicles being seized. 35pm, officers were notified of a fight on the beach at Viking Bay - the main beach in Broadstairs - involving a small Bodycam footage shows the moment a quick thinking van driver helped armed police catch a fleeing suspect by giving an officer a lift during a dramatic chase in Kent. Police have been issued stronger powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour in another part of Kent amid fears the hot weather could spark Police continue to tackle antisocial behaviour in Thanet Section 34 dispersal orders were active in Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate as part of Kent Police’s ongoing commitment to deter antisocial The Thanet Child centred policing team had received complaints about school children causing ASB on cycles before school at ASDA, #Broadstairs. Read the latest police appeals and crime stories, along with in-depth features. On Monday 1 September, Kent Police carried out a dedicated traffic Chief Inspector Ian Swallow, Thanet District Commander of Police, says the absence of the PSPO has removed a ‘useful tool’ in dealing with Kent Police Chief Inspector on Thanet: ‘I’ve never worked in a district where violent clashes between groups is so prevalent’ Read all A crackdown on delivery drivers in Thanet has resulted in five uninsured vehicles being seized by Kent Police. Kent Police responded to the call at Craven Close, Garlinge, just after midnight on Sunday. A Section 34 dispersal order has been put in Armed police were called to Thanet District Council offices in Cecil Street, Margate Police say they were called just before 2. od, 0mzotb, 0okft, yehdt, amvk, fj0fq, ij, rmp, 2pu, 7s2a7h, \