Two men have been arrested after another man was flown to a London hospital following a shooting.Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to Acacia Walk in Swanley at around 8.50pm last night (October 8) to reports of a serious assault at a property.Acacia Walk remains cordoned off by police. Picture: Elli HodgsonA man in his 20s was found with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds and was taken to a London hospital.He remains in a serious but stable condition.Two men have been […]

A van driver who shot himself after being involved in a crash that killed a “cherished” father should have been wearing his glasses, an inquest has heard.Motorcyclist Anthony Laskier – known as Tony – died on December 17 after a Ford Transit van drove into the back of him, and then over him, at a roundabout off Junction 4 of the M25.The van was driven by William Harvey, who took his own life a month later, just hours before he was due to be interviewed by police and possibly charged […]

Two people have been arrested after armed police were called to a disturbance.Officers attended Brakefield Road in Southfleet just after midday following reports that weapons had been seen.Police were called to Brakefield Road in Southfleet just after midday. Picture: GoogleA spokesman for the force told KentOnline: “Officers, including armed response officers, attended, and two people have been arrested.“Patrols remain on the scene while inquiries into the circumstances continue.”One […]

A £2.5 million safety scheme has been proposed for an A-road plagued by “dangerous” lorry parking and with a history of serious and fatal accidents.Kent County Council (KCC) is consulting on plans to bring in a 30mph speed limit and new crossings along a 1.4-mile stretch of London Road in Stone.A visualisation of what the Oak Road junction could look like with the proposed improvements. Picture: KCCThe proposals aim to make the route safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists, while […]