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Family’s tribute to son who died in car crash


THE family of Luke Mumford, who died in a car accident, have paid tribute to a “kind and sincere” man who “enriched everyone’s lives”. Luke , from Maidstone, killed in a


crash inAylesford on November 23, after his car left the road at Pilgrims Way. His blue Vauxhall Corsa landed


on its roof in a field, where he was pronounced dead. In a statement issued via Kent Po-


lice, his family said: “LukeMumford is so loved, and touched the hearts of many. “Ahappy, kind and positive won-


derful lad who was always helping and supporting everyone; from helping out at Mid Kent College, whilst attending Canterbury Uni- versity and working at Sainsbury’s in Maidstone, where he went over and above to help customers. “His happy and cheeky nature


will be missed by so many. Luke has been described by friends and fam- ily as the most incredible, kindest, sincere person who enriched every- one’s lives.We are devastated by this tragic event. “In Luke's words – ‘bring positive changes to the communities you are


Jason wrote on Facebook: “RIP to my 20-year-old son who died on Wednesday in a car crash. So sweet and talented. LoveAlways Dad xx" Police have appealed for informa-


tion following the accident and are urging anyone who saw the car in the Eccles area in the minutes before the crash to come forward. Pippa Dorrington posted on social


involved in. Be proactive if you have the power to improve something or makesomeone happier, do it. Set out to do something for someone each day. Even if it’s as small as buying someone some food or a drink - it all counts’." Luke hit the headlines after giving


a homeless man a cup of coffee, a kind and generous act which was noticed by Carey Miles, the owner of Canterbury Historic River Tours,


NIKON camera equipmentwas stolen from a car parked on a drive in Rowe Place, Aylesford. A man was seen trying doors of cars parked in St Mark’s Court, Aylesford.En- quiries are ongoing. Ablack Renault Clio, registration LX03***,


was damaged on the driveway of a house in Mount Pleasant, Aylesford. A grey Carrera bicycle was stolen from


where it had been locked up in a bike shed in a car park in Forstal Road, Aylesford. A house in Robin Hood Lane, Blue Bell


Hill,was broken into and several itemswere taken. The paintwork of a BMW was dam- aged, possibly from something being thrown at it. A black Carrera bicycle was stolen from


the warehouse by the back door at Harveys in Aylesford Retail Park, Quarry Wood, Aylesford. A vehicle was keyed in a car park in Quarry Wood, Aylesford. Items were removed from a property in Station Road, Aylesford. Items were taken from a garden in Prim-


rose Drive, Ditton. Windows were damaged at a property in Nursery Road, Ditton, by a group of about eight teenagers who were running up the street. ABosch drillwas taken from a silver Ford Transit, registration GJ12***, that was parked on the driveway of a home in Wood- lands Road, Ditton. Glass was smashed in the back door of a home in Linkway, Ditton.


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media: "So utterly sad, there are no words which can be spoken to heal your pain. From the brief chats we had, you always put those boys first." Max Heywood said on Facebook:


“Luke represented you and your family in the most positive and giv- ing manner, hewas a lovely student, and a good friend.”  Police are appealing for informa- tion following the accident. Anyone with information can call the appeal line on 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference AH/226/16.


who offered him a job. Days after the tragedy, his father


downsmail.co.uk More injured


on Kent roads THE NUMBER of injury collisions on Kent’s roads has shown a wor- rying increase this year, according to a police chief. But the overall increase is down


50% since the mid-1990s. Assistant Chief Constable Tony


Blaker said: “‘We think the number of killed and serious injury acci- dents will rise in 2016, andwe have a target to reduce them by 2020. “We’ve had a 50% reduction


since 1994. The long-term trend is good but the short-term trend shows a concerning increase in in- jury collisions.” Outlining the force’s strategy, he


said: “The good news is, by 2015, the number of overall injury acci- dents in Kent reduced by 492, so the longer-term trend around colli- sions and injuries is downwards. But there have still been 55 people killed on the roads of Kent in 2015 and that’s 55 families who have suffered bereavement – and so far this year 36 people have been killed on Kent’s roads.” ACC Blaker was speaking at the quarterly Governance Board meet- ing held by Mathew Scott, the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, who asked the force what work it is doing to tackle traffic offences. Mr Scott challenged the force on


two specific traffic issues – mobile phone use and speeding in rural areas.


NeighbourhoodWatch Working to reduce crime. Call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or local police A van parked in Cobdown Close, Ditton,


was broken into and tools and equipment were stolen. Internal and external doorswere damaged during an attempted break-in at a council- owned property in Woodgate Road, Ryarsh. A vehicle was deliberately damaged in Woodgate Road, Ryarsh. Items were taken from a property in


Comp Lane, Offham, without consent. Outbuildings were broken into in Swan-


ton Road, Mereworth. Horse blankets were taken from a field in Church Road, Addington. A vehicle was broken into in Bondfield


Road, East Malling. A home was broken into in Broadwater


Road, East Malling. A bicycle was taken from outside a prop-


erty in AmesWay, Kings Hill. A Ford Fiesta was scratched in Barrie


Drive, Larkfield. A DIY store in London Road, Larkfield,


was broken into but nothingwas taken. It is thought the intruders might have been dis- turbed by the alarm. Parts were taken from a vehicle in Labur-


num Drive, Larkfield. Ten medical gas cylinderswere taken from


a steel cage at the back of a medical centre in Martin Square, Larkfield.


A door bellwas removed from a property


in Swallow Road, Larkfield. Awindowwas damaged at a home inWil- lowside, Snodland. A property in Cantium Place, Larkfield,


was damaged. A red Honda 125 motorbike was taken


from outside a property in Malling Road, Larkfield. ACitroen C4 parked in Holborough Road, Snodland,was damaged. A window was smashed with a brick


which was thrown at a property in Saltings Road, Snodland. The wing mirrorwas damaged on anMG


TF parked in Holborough Road, Snodland. AVWGolf, aVauxhall Corsa, a Seat Ibiza,


a Ford Mondeo, a Ford Focus and one other vehicle parked in Holborough Road, Snod- land, had wing mirrors damaged.


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