East Street

A suspect has been arrested following a report of a serious assault in Sittingbourne last night (Wednesday 27th August).

Patrols were called to Swale Borough Council's Swale House car park in East Street, shortly before 8pm following a report of the incident.

Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene where a woman was treated for injuries consistent with stab wounds. The victim, who is in her 40s, was taken to a London hospital for further medical attention and was subsequently discharged.

Sittingbourne's Aldi store re-opened it's doors at 8:00am this morning (Thursday 13th March) following a two month extensive referbishment and upgrade.

The store, situated on East Street, has been there since 2005 and has finally seen a long anticipated expansion scheme completed over the last two months.

The plans were approved by Swale Borough Council in May 2024 and included an increase in floorspace.

The Mayor of Swale Cllr Ben Martin cut the ribbon earlier today with with two of the store's managers and welcomed the first customers through the door.

Sittingbourne's Aldi supermarket is set to close for two months from 4pm this coming Sunday (12th January).

The popular budget store, situated on East Street, has been there since 2005 and will see a long anticipated expansion scheme finalised. The plans were approved by Swale Borough Council in May 2024 and the branch is set to be re-open at 8am on Thursday 13th March.

Detectives investigating a reported street robbery in Sittingbourne have issued CCTV images of a man they believe can help with their enquiries.

At around 1.10am on Friday 26th May it was reported that a man was in East Street when another man in his 20s approached him and stated he had a knife.

The man stole the victim's wallet and mobile phone.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV footage or has any information that could help is asked to call Kent Police on 01795 419119 quoting reference XY/024003/17.