Emergency crews were called to an incident in Folkestone this morning (May 27)
Several police cars and ambulances were seen in the vicinity of Tontine Street at around 10.15am.
Unconfirmed reports suggested a child fell from a window - later confirmed by police.
Relive updates from the scene of the incident here:
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As it happened: Police and ambulances were called to an incident...
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The first pictures from Tontine Street in Folkestone after...
These are the first pictures from the scene of an incident in Folkestone town centre where a child is reported to have fallen from the window of a building.Eyewitnesses described hearing the sounds of an air ambulance in the area around Tontine Street.Read more: Follow our live updates hereThe incident is reported to have taken place at around 10am today. The area was subsequently cordoned off.These images, published by Kent999s, show the immediate area where the fall is reported to have taken...
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A child plunged from a third floor window in Folkestone and was...
A police investigation is under way in an attempt to find out how a child fell from a third floor window in Folkestone town centre.Officers were called to a flat in Tontine Street shortly before 9.30am. Forensics officers and an ambulance also attended the incident, while the area was cordoned off.A Kent Police spokesman said the child has been taken to hospital by SECAmb."Officers are currently carrying out enquiries at the scene," he added."Anyone who witnessed the incident is...
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Firefighters rescued two people after a car they were travelling...
Firefighters used hydraulic rescue equipment to rescue two people who became trapped after a car they were travelling in flipped over on a roundabout. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the single vehicle collision on the A2 London bound near Bean. Read more: A child plunged from a second floor window in Folkestone and was taken to hospitalA spokesperson for the fire service said: "Firefighters used hydraulic rescue equipment to release two people who were trapped, leaving them in...
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Police warn motorists to avoid area following collision in...
Police are warning drivers to avoid the A2070 Bad Munstereifel Road in Ashford after "significant delays" were caused by a collision this afternoon (May 27).
A picture posted to Twitter by the Kent Specials account shows the crumpled bonnet of a badly damaged car and warns of "heavy traffic" building in the area.
Read more: A child plunged from a second floor window in Folkestone and was taken to hospital#SCRPU dealing with RTC Ashford on A2070. Jct 10 very heavy traffic...
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This M25 dashcam footage shows 'every driver's worst nightmare'
Footage shows a car with no front wheel battling the potentially fatal dilemma of whether to stop on a busy motorway or continue with a severely damaged car. The video, taken from the dashcam of Mick Sprigmore, shows the car on the M25 close to Kent - on a stretch of the carriageway with no hard shoulder. Read more: The terrifying moment a car driving on the A2070 missed a head-on collision by just inchesAA president Edmund King described the video, taken on May 19 near junction 6 at Godstone,...
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Police issue statement as the national threat level is reduced...
Kent Police has issued a statement on the day Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the UK's national threat level has been reduced from critical to severe. The threat level was raised to critical - meaning an attack is imminent or highly likely - on Tuesday following the terror attack which killed 22 concert-goers at Manchester Arena on Monday. Read more: The Army will guard key sites to prepare for an 'imminent attack'Today the government announced that it would be lowering the threat to...
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Police are investigating after a man was assaulted by teens after...
A man was assaulted after a large group of teens left a house party in Tunbridge Wells. An eyewitness said she saw a man thought in his 60s being "repeatedly punched" by a younger man following the party at a property in Park Lane yesterday evening (May 26). Read more: The worst area in Kent for antisocial behaviour has been revealedA spokesman for Kent Police said: "Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Park Road at 9.20 pm on Friday 26 May when a large group of...
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As it happened: Emergency services descended on Herne Bay
Emergency services descended on Herne Bay this afternoon (May 27) after a jet ski was reportedly involved in a collision.
Eyewitnesses say they saw a number of ambulances and police care descend on Hampton Pier near the Sea Esplanade.
Read more: Police warn motorists to avoid area following collision in Ashford
One said: "I think someone came off a jet ski at Hampton. Must be serious. Loads of ambulances."
If you see or hear about anything you think we should be covering, call the...
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Watch- Video shows the moment air ambulance lands at a Herne Bay...
This video shows the moment the air ambulance landed at the scene of a 'jet ski accident' in Herne Bay.
Emergency services were called to Hampton Pier near the Sea Esplanade earlier this afternoon (May 27).
Read more: Live updates as emergency services descend on Herne Bay
A number of eyewitnesses say they believe there was an incident involving a jet ski, although this has yet to be confirmed by the emergency services.
HERNE BAY update: Air ambulance has landed near Hampton Pier after an...
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These 11 pictures show how people rocked the grand re-opening of...
As temperatures sizzled yesterday evening, thousands of fun-lovers attended the grand re-opening of Margate's iconic Dreamland theme park. As well as plenty of rides, food and festivities to be enjoyed, one thing that stood out was the weird and wonderful costumes people wore. Read more: Thousands of people headed to Dreamland in Margate last night as it officially reopenedHere are some of the most stylish revellers at the grand re-opening of Dreamland. 1. Colourful glasses and wacky handbags...
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There are unconfirmed reports of a mass fight involving 50 people...
The air ambulance was called to Margate beach this afternoon (May 27) following unconfirmed reports on social media that a person was stabbed after a 'mass brawl'.
Emergency services are thought to have been called to the scene at 5.45pm.
Read more: Watch- Video shows the moment air ambulance lands at a Herne Bay pier
MARGATE update: A male is believed to have suffered head trauma and damage to an eye during a fight involving up to 50 people on the beach. pic.twitter.com/dQa5asJkgc—...
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Kent Police issues an update on the jet ski collision in Herne...
Kent Police has issued an update after a man was airlifted to hospital following a collision involving a jet ski in Herne Bay this afternoon (May 27).
Emergency service teams descended on Hampton Pier near the Sea Esplanade shortly before 4pm.
RT HERNE BAY: @Mike_Breaking many police cars and ambulances on Sea wall near the Hampton, Herne Bay any idea what's going on?— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) May 27, 2017
Read more: Watch- Video shows the moment air ambulance lands at a Herne Bay...
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First video from the scene of a mass fight at Margate beach
This is the moment the air ambulance landed on a packed Margate beach following a mass brawl involving 50 young people earlier this afternoon (May 27). A stunned crowd gathered at the scene shortly after the incident at around 5pm. Read more: There are unconfirmed reports of a mass fight involving 50 people on Margate beach More pictures from the scene show crowds watching the helicopter land on the beach. Stunned onlookers gather to watch the helicopter as it landedA Kent Police spokesman...
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A motorcyclist from Heathfield has died following a collision in...
Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in which a motorcyclist from Heathfield was killed when he collided with a car. The incident occurred on the A267 at Argos Hill, near Rotherfield, shortly after 3.45pm on Friday (May 26).Read more: Friends of a young biker killed in a crash in Medway have raised thousands in his memoryA silver Peugeot 307 estate, driven by an 81-year-old man, collided with the blue-and-white Suzuki motorcycle opposite the road's junction with Yew...
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Emergency services called to St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells
A picture shows a number of emergency vehicles parked outside the Arriva Kent and Sussex depot on St John's Road in Tunbridge Wells this evening (May 27). An ambulance as well as a police car can be seen in the photo, with one police officer stood with a group of people, taken at about 8.00pm.Read more: Police are investigating after a man was assaulted by teens after house party in Tunbridge WellsEyewitness Ray Wood said he was not sure why the officers were called, but that it could be due to...
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Emergency services descended on Walpole Bay to search for...
Police and paramedics have been seen at Palm Bay in Margate this evening (May 27).
The coastguard helicopter has also landed at the scene at around 10pm, along with the fire service, to reportedly search for people missing in the sea.
Residents have also reported flares were set off, which could indicate a search.
Read more: First video from the scene of a mass fight at Margate beach
CLIFTONVILLE update: Coastguard helicopter just arrived at Walpole Bay. Believed to be a large-scale...
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These pictures show the extent of the large scale search at Palm...
A large scale search was under way on Saturday (May 27) in a reported search for missing people.Police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 10pm.The coastguard helicopter was also spotted hovering in the area.These pictures show officers from various agencies scouring the scene during the search.It comes hours after the air ambulance took off from Margate beach after a boy was injured following a mass brawl involving dozens of people.Kent Live has contacted Kent Police for more...
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These gorgeous dogs have been rescued in Kent and are looking for...
They are supposedly man's best friend but all of these dogs have been rescued.Volunteers at the dog trust centre in Canterbury are taking care of these cute pups but now they are in need of a new loving home.There are all types of different breeds of dog at the centre, from terriers to Rottweilers and even a pug! Can you give a home to any of these dogs? Read more: 11 of the best beaches for rockpooling in KentNimbusName: NimbusAge: 15-years-oldBreed: TerrierProving that age is just a number,...
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Police hunt for missing Ken Henson from Sevenoaks
Concerns are growing for a Sevenoaks pensioner who has been missing for three days.Ken Henson was last seen on the evening of Thursday 25 May. The 80-year-old is described as white, 5ft 7in tall with grey hair and bald on top with a short beard. Read more: These 23 people still listed as missing in Kent and you may be able to help find them A police spokesman said: "He is possibly wearing smart clothing and usually wears a red coat."If anyone has seen Mr Henson or knows where he is,...
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