News Child struck


inMaidstone A CHILD was hit by a “barrier” which had fallen from a moving vehicle inMaidstone. Police were called to St Peter’s


Bridge at about 12.15pm on Au- gust 8, following a report that a pedestrian had been hit by a large itemon the road. The driver of the vehiclewas re-


ported for carrying an insecure load. A Kent Police spokesman said:


“There were no serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and will be reported for carrying an insecure load.”


Arrest after


indecent act A MAIDSTONE man was ar- rested after reports he committed an “indecent act” in Tonbridge Road. Police arrested a 36-year-old


man at around 11pm in connec- tion with the allegations on Au- gust 6. A Kent Police spokesman said:


“Kent Policewas called at 8.35am on Tuesday,August 6, to a report a man had been seen committing an indecent act in Tonbridge Road,Maidstone. “At 11pm the same day officers


arrested a 36-year-old man from Maidstone in connectionwith the allegations. He remains in cus- tody.”


Tea atmarket


LITTLE Fant Farm will open a pop-up tearoom and bakery as part of Allington Community Market. The eventwill be in StNicholas’


Church hall, PoplarGrove, onAu- gust 2 and September 6. The market runs from noon to


3pm. For details email littlefant- farm@gmail.com Admission is free but parking chargemay apply.


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Wantedmurderer ‘has a history of violence’


CRIME charity Crimestoppers has offered a £3,000 reward to help track down a convictedMaidstonemurderer.


Joseph Bagley (66) has breached


the terms of his licence. He was jailed in 1978 after a conviction for themurder of a taxi driver. In January this year, he was re-


leased from prison on a super- vised life licence. He has been living in Maidstone, but failed to turn up for his curfew on Sunday, May 12, and has not been seen since. Bagley is described as white,


with blue eyes and grey hair. He is approximately 5ft 11 ins


andofmediumbuild.Hehas ame- morial tattoo on his left armand a scar on one of the fingers on his right hand. It is likely that Bagley has


changed his appearance which is why a forensic artist has produced these images ofwhathemight look like. Glenys Balchin, Surrey regional


manager at the charity Crimestop- pers, said: “Bagley has a history of violence so if you know where he is or spot him, please let us know


immediately and do not approach him. “He has links to Kent, Surrey,


Buckinghamshire and Scotland andmaywell be in hiding in other parts of the UK that he’s familiar with. “Please help us to keep our com- munities safe anddo the right thing


by contactingCrimestoppers if you knowof Bagley’swhereabouts. “No one will know you con-


tacted us and it could be your in- formation, however small, that makes a difference. Our UK Con- tactCentre is open24/7 on0800 555 111 or youcanuse our anonymous online form.”


Thief took booze for celebration


A SHOPLIFTER stole items worth nearly £200 froma super- market after a boozy night out celebrating his release fromjail, a court heard. RodneyGraylish (36) had just


been let out of prison when he stole groceries worth £182.67 fromSainsbury’s inMaidstone. Prosecuting, James Nichols


told Maidstone Magistrates Court: “On June 17,MrGraylish


was stopped on the way out of Sainsbury’s by security. All of the items were recovered at the scene.” Graylish, who represented


himself, said: “I apologise. Iwas very drunk and had just got out of jail. I feel so sorry for what I have done.” Chairman of the bench, Gary


Knight said: “I can’t treat you as a man of good character. How-


M&S started Defibrillators for police


WORK has started on the M&S store at Eclipse Park, near theM20 at junction seven. Scheduled to open next sum-


mer, it will boast a store selling clothes, a cafe and a food hall. The store is being built by prop-


erty giant Gallagher and could provide the townwith 300 jobs. But it comes with a cost – the


closure of the chain’s wom- enswear shop inWeek Street.


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ever I amgiving you a 12-month conditional discharge, meaning if you do anything like this again, youwill be back in court. Mr Graylish said: “I am look-


ing forwork, but I haven’t been able topaymy outstanding fines because I’ve been in prison.” Graylish, of Gordon Road,


Strood, pleaded guilty to one count of theft andwas also given a £105 fine.


School award


SPECIAL constables, 4x4 response vehicles, custody suites and police dog units in Kent now have defibrillators as part of a drive to ensure more benefit fromearly treatment. The 30 units have been given to the force by Kent Fire and Rescue,


which has defibrillators outside every fire station in Kent for public use. The British Heart Foundation says for every minute it takes for a de-


fibrillator to reach someone in cardiac arrest, their chances of survival re- duce by up to 10%. Kent Police Chief Inspector Nick Sparkes said: “So far, 14 are being


distributed to special constablesout on patrol and into our 4x4 response vehicles; threewill also be available in custody suites and another three will bemoved into our dog units.”


KENT'S best secondary school, Invicta Grammar, has received the International School award fromthe British Council for its ef- forts to “bring the world into the classroom”. The Huntsman Lane school –


rated fourth best in the country by a respected and approved guide – organises exchange trips toHong Kong, Japan andGermany aswell promoting cultural awareness at home.


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