Podcast: One-year-old girl among hundreds of Kent children recorded as crime suspects
KentOnline
Monday, 18 May 2026 - 19 minutes
Hundreds of Kent children under the age of 10 have been recorded as suspects in crimes, ranging from violence and arson to weapon possession
A Freedom of Information Request has revealed the youngest person to be reported was a one-year-old girl.
Also in today's episode, residents in Maidstone say water is still pouring from a manhole cover - six months after the leak was reported.
They have raised concerns about bills going up while supplies are being wasted.
A man who works for the air ambulance charity that covers Kent has been telling us how he wants to give back, after they saved his life following a near-fatal crash.
Warren Porritt is teaming up with three colleagues on a fundraising challenge to walk five marathons in five days.
It is hoped new measures being introduced in Margate will tackle issues around underage drinking.
The Community Alcohol Partnership sees the police work with the council, schools, shops and community groups to educate youngsters and reduce anti-social behaviour.
And hear from a Kent dad who has realised his dream of owning a coffee shop to pass on a legacy to his kids, motivated by his difficult childhood in care.
Husband-and-wife team Barry and Sam Linsell have opened the Old Bank Coffee shop in the former NatWest building on London Road in Larkfield.
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