Latest news with #policecrackdown
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after 145mph police pursuit
A man has been arrested following a 145mph (233kmph) pursuit as part of a police crackdown on antisocial driving. The driver, who Kent Police said they suspected was involved in street racing, had been travelling at high speed along the M20 London-bound. Following repeated reports of nuisance vehicles and anti-social behaviour, additional patrols have been deployed to known hotspots, including East Peckham and Snodland, police say. Dispersal orders were also in place last weekend, granting officers additional power to move on anyone causing a nuisance, arrest those who return to the area once dispersed, and seize vehicles. The crackdown in west Kent led to 77 tickets and warnings being issued, a police spokesperson said. Ch Insp Mark Stubberfield said: "We will not hesitate to target the small minority who behave irresponsibly. "Those who persistently cause a nuisance risk having their vehicles seized." Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Huge surge in fines for speeding on Kent roads Bad drivers to face fines in new council scheme Kent Police
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Man arrested for 145mph pursuit during [police crackdown
A man has been arrested following a 145mph (233kmph) pursuit as part of a police crackdown on antisocial driver, who Kent Police said they suspected was involved in street racing, had been travelling at high speed along the M20 London-bound. Following repeated reports of nuisance vehicles and anti-social behaviour, additional patrols have been deployed to known hotspots, including East Peckham and Snodland, police say. Dispersal orders were also in place last weekend, granting officers additional power to move on anyone causing a nuisance, arrest those who return to the area once dispersed, and seize vehicles. The crackdown in west Kent led to 77 tickets and warnings being issued, a police spokesperson said. Ch Insp Mark Stubberfield said: "We will not hesitate to target the small minority who behave irresponsibly."Those who persistently cause a nuisance risk having their vehicles seized."
CBC
14-05-2025
- CBC
'Don't be an idiot': Police ramp up patrols as street racing surges across GTA
Police forces from Peel, York, Toronto, and Hamilton are teaming up with Ontario police to crack down on street racing. CBC's Dale Manucdoc has reaction from the community.
RNZ News
08-05-2025
- RNZ News
New Plymouth rough sleepers using council car park as hang out
A group of rough sleepers in New Plymouth are backing a propsoal to allow them to use a council car park as a place to hang out. But they warn a police crackdown on their antics in the CBD will only push them out into residential neighbourhoods. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to the rough sleepers.
