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Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire in a yard off High Street, Sittingbourne.

A call was received at 8:40 pm this evening (Thursday 11th April) and three fire engines were sent to the scene, and crews used hose reel jets and a main jet to extinguish a fire involving mattresses and hedges.

It;s believe the affected area is close to the Albany Road Car Park near the rear of the Sittingbourne Baptist Church on the High Street. 

No injuries have been reported, and the cause is not yet known. 

UPDATE: ** THE BLAZE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY 9:15PM **

Kent Police investigators have issued a CCTV image after multiple power tools were reported stolen near Sittingbourne.

The incident happened at Axminster Tools on the Sheppey Way in Bobbing between 9.30am and 9.40am on Friday (5th April)

It is alleged a group of men entered the premises and left without paying for several cordless drills, sanders and other items worth more than £7,000. Officers have been investigating this incident are now able to issue an image of three men who may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01795 419 119, quoting crime reference 46/54605/24. Alternatively they can also contact Crimestoppers FREE and anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by using the online form on their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-ano...

A 12-year-old boy has appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court this afternoon (Monday 25th March) charged with the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl, who was stabbed in the abdomen on Adelaide Drive on Friday (22nd March) afternoon.

The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared in front of District Judge William Nelson, who sent the case to Maidstone Crown Court to be dealt with. The boy is expected to appear there for a preliminary hearing on Monday 22nd April  and was remanded in custody at a youth detention facility until then but could apply for bail again.

The girl, who also can’t be named for legal reasons, was taken to King’s College Hospital in London after the incident on Friday (22nd March), where she underwent emergency surgery for a bowel injury.

She is said to be in a stable condition and during the hearing chief prosecutor Julie Fabrace told the Judge (Nelson) it was still not known how long she would have to stay in hospital recovering.

Local residents on the Australian Estate have told SFM News that they were "extremely concerned" after finding out it was a stabbing incident involving children.

Kent Police have confirmed that they are no longer appealing for information, following an earlier appeal.

Witnesses are being sought after a teenager was seriously assaulted in Sittingbourne yesterday (Friday 22nd March) afternoon.

Kent Police were called at around 3.55pm following a report of an assault on Adelaide Drive, Sittingbourne.

Officers attended the scene, with South East Coast Ambulance Service, and a teenage girl was taken to a London hospital with injuries consistent with a stab wound. She remains in hospital in a stable condition.

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

An investigation is ongoing and officers are urging anyone with information about the incident, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Kent Police on 01634 792209, quoting reference 46/46593/24 or alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers FREE and anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the form on their website - https://crimestoppers-uk.org