Kent Police Medway

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Motorists are being warned not to speed after 2 drivers were filmed reaching speeds of up to 120mph on a motorway near #Rochester.
The men, tailed by an unmarked car, weaved through traffic and drove on the hard shoulder at an average 111mph.

Read more: https://t.co/G1q9ZlaX6A

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A new initiative to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in #Chatham has been launched.
The 'Clear, Hold, Build' scheme will see us working with community partners, including @medway_council, to rejuvenate the town centre.

Read more: https://t.co/dALCUCNSfI

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Witnesses and dashcam footage are sought following a collision on the M2 at Strood. https://t.co/2tqeKo0tUT

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Officers investigating a report of indecent exposure in Rochester need your help. The incident is reported to have occurred at about 10.10pm on Friday 22 May 2026 when a man committed an indecent act in the High Street. Read more here - https://t.co/ibuCvlBL7e

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An alleged shoplifting spree across the South East has been identified after a Kent Police investigation.
Two people have been charged after six reported offences in Tesco shops throughout the region.

Read more: https://t.co/PGfUpMmyw6

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We are appealing for help in trying to locate a missing teenager believed to be in #Medway.
Elizabeth Lynch is 16 years old and was last seen in Crediton on Friday 15 May.
Anyone with information should call 999 using reference 20-0144.

Read more: https://t.co/GXhn6tQlM7

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A quick police response to a collision in #Rochester has led to the seizure of more than two kilos of cannabis, as well as counterfeit goods and thousands of pounds in cash.

Two men were arrested at the scene.

Read more: https://t.co/kmUe0yzdKc

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A joint enforcement operation in #Medway resulted in the seizure of illegal goods and an arrest. Read the full details here - https://t.co/YqnNEVZnwl

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Knives can be disposed into a new knife surrender bin located outside Medway Police Station between Monday 18 and Sunday 24 May 2026, enabling people to discard the knives, or anyone bladed object, without fear of prosecution. Read more here - https://t.co/CX3jz7d6Gn

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An unprovoked assault with a knife in #Chatham has resulted in a man being jailed for attempted murder.
The 34 year old has been jailed for 23 years with a further five on licence after repeatedly stabbing a stranger in an unprovoked attack.

Read more: https://t.co/HiBJXP5Omp

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#Chatham town centre will be off limits for a repeat nuisance offender, who has been banned from entering for two years.
A Criminal Behaviour Order has been enforced on a 49 year old after officers linked him to 13 reports since November 2025.
Read more: https://t.co/ljoe0moQxG

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A clampdown on people carrying drugs in #Medway has led to further arrests following checks in pubs and surrounding areas. Read the full story here - https://t.co/t1K3Uu6pK3

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A traditional money tree stolen from a Chinese takeaway in #Chatham has been reunited with its owners.
We launched an investigation after being made aware of a reported theft in Castle Road, which took place at around 5.20pm on Monday 4 May.

Read more: https://t.co/C1loE2rjR8

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Three men have been jailed after a parking space dispute escalated into a violent confrontation at #Medway Services. Read the full story here - https://t.co/01Lv54g937

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Eleven people, including nine teenagers, have appeared in court following a disturbance at #Lordswood funfair last September.

Read more: https://t.co/8ThqOQS5Ab

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Earlier today we issued an appeal to help locate a 78 year old woman who was reported missing from #Gillingham.

We are pleased to report she has been found safe and well.

Thank you to everyone who assisted by sharing the appeal.

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A suspected thief has been swiftly tracked down and arrested following a violent incident at a #Gillingham store. https://t.co/HuQsXE6Kg9

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We are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision which took place on the M2 in the #Medway area yesterday evening (Saturday 25 April).
Read full appeal here: https://t.co/HBKyKVfkXz

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Can you help officers investigating a serious collision in #Gillingham on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 3.22am. Read more here - https://t.co/R0whn2hehR

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A #Chatham child rapist has been jailed for more than 16 years.
Kent Police launched an investigation in July 2022, following a report regarding a 55 year old committing multiple rapes and assaults against a child between 2001 and 2007.

Read more: https://t.co/PARxVFiKHx