Fifteen people have been arrested in Dartford following a 'multi-agency operation' targeting outstanding criminals in north Kent.

Suspected dog theft, domestic abuse and drunken disorder all saw suspected offenders arrested on Friday, June 4, during the pre-planned day of action.

The arrests were a mix of targeted police work to take down known outstanding offenders in Dartford and people arrested for criminal activity witnessed by patrols on the day.

Inspector Sarah Rivett of the Dartford Community Safety Unit said: "This was a successful operation which saw a number of outstanding offenders targeted, as well as people being arrested for criminal activity whilst officers were patrolling the town.

Kent Police and Met Police joined forces for the operation.

Kent Police and Met Police joined forces for the operation.

"We work hard to target offenders and reduce crime and disorder in the town, and this was a great example of how a joined-up approach with our partners can yield positive results."

In total, 15 people were arrested by Kent Police and Metropolitan Police Service forces. This included Andrew Nash, of Fairway Drive in Dartford, who was arrested by officers in London Road.

The 50-year-old was searched, arrested and later charged with possession of Class A drugs, and was bailed to appear before Medway Magistrates Court on July 7.

Kent Police and Met Police joined forces for the operation.

Kent Police and Met Police joined forces for the operation.

Officers patrolling Dartford town centre also arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly after he was reported to have been seen at around 12.15pm drinking in an alcohol control zone.

A 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of theft after a dog was reported to have been stolen at 7.45am the same day from a property in Hill View. The arrested man has since been released on bail until Tuesday 29 June.

As part of the operation a man aged 30 from Dartford was arrested on suspicion of burgling a house in Burnham Road on Tuesday 23 March 2021 where a quantity of money was removed from the address. He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

During the operation officers also arrested a number of people for various other offences including criminal damage, theft and domestic abuse.