Tack theft – Westerham

A saddle and horse rug (approximate value £600) were stolen from a Isuzu Trooper parked at a farm at Chestnut Avenue, Westerham between 11.15 – 11.30pm Monday 22 November.

There was a similar theft in the same area overnight 17/18 November when a storage container was forced and a quantity of bridles and saddles taken (approximate value £10,000).

Police crime reduction advice is keep a comprehensive inventory of tack and equipment. Keep records up to date and in a secure place.

Without putting yourself at risk find out what strangers are doing. If strangers ask you seemingly innocent questions be wary of giving too much information. Do not feel guilty about being suspicious of people.

Check and double check before you lock up and leave your property.

Ensure all tack is clearly and indelibly marked. Die stamping is a good way of marking leather tack, make sure you mark each strap. Synthetic tack can be marked with a permanent marker.

West Kent Police are appealing for information about an assault on 2 men that took place at the junction Farmstead Way and Fircroft Way, Edenbridge on Saturday 20 November between 10.30 – 10.45pm.

As the 2 men were walking along Fircroft Way, away from Four Elms, they became aware of a car pulling up in front of them. Two men got out of the car and one started talking to the 2 who were walking. It seems that at this point, without any reason, one of the men from the car started attacking one of the walkers. The second walker tried to prevent the attack and he too was punched.

The injuries the men suffered included a cut head and swollen cheek and a fractured eye socket.

The men who got out of the car are described as: white, both about 5’8” medium build. One had blonde hair and was carrying a bottle, the other had dark hair and was wearing jeans and a tracksuit type top.

DC Darren Jones, West Kent Police said: “There does not seem to be a reason for this attack and we would like to trace the offender in order to prevent a similar thing happening again. I would be very grateful if anyone who saw anything or has any information about this incident would contact us.”

West Kent Police carried out 2 warrants at addresses in Edenbridge, this morning, Wednesday 17 November.

As a result of the police action a 28 year old woman was arrested for possession with intent to supply class C drugs and a quantity of what is believed to be a controlled substance was seized.

Officers move posts

From Monday 15 November there will be new faces at both Edenbridge police office and the Drugs Liaison Unit as a result of staff changes within West Kent Police.

The changes have come about because the current head of the Drugs Liaison Unit, Sgt Howard Chandler, has transferred to a county-wide drugs role based in the Strategic Crime and Partnerships Department at force headquarters.

Sgt Dave Reynolds from Edenbridge police office has been appointed to take over as head of the Drugs Liaison Unit. Sgt Reynolds has been based at Edenbridge for the past three and a half years. In talking about his new role Sgt Reynolds said: “The Drugs Liaison Unit has a reputation for its innovative approach and I am looking forward to the new challenge of keeping up the good work already taking place.”

He added “Whilst I shall miss community police work in Edenbridge I have no doubt that I am leaving the office in the very capable hands of Sgt Bartlett.”

Sgt Kaj Bartlett is moving to the Edenbridge office having previously been a sergeant in Tunbridge Wells and a custody sergeant in Tonbridge. Of her new post she said: ”I wanted to get back to an active policing role in the community and Edenbridge represents a great opportunity for me to do this. I am keen to work with our partner agencies and keep crime down.”

Sgt Chandler will be taking the post of Force Drug Liaison Sergeant at Kent Police Headquarters. He said: “I hope to take the good practice we have developed here in West Kent and use it in other parts of the county.”

Theft from vehicles - Edenbridge

Police are appealing from information about 2 thefts from cars that occurred on Saturday 6 November between 7.00 – 10.00pm at Marsh Green Road, Edenbridge.

The cars were parked in this area while the owners went to a nearby fireworks display.

The window of a silver Renault Clio was smashed and a handbag taken and the window of a blue Nissan Micra was smashed and a bag of toys taken.

A dark coloured Nissan Sunny was seen in the area at about the time the thefts occurred. .