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Man arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm in Ashford

19:18, 27 May 2022

updated: 19:29, 27 May 2022

Two BB guns have been recovered after police were called to reports of a man with a weapon this afternoon.

Officers went to Cross Stile in Ashford at 3.30pm today in response to the suspected firearms incident.

A suspect is in custody on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.
A suspect is in custody on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.

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The suspect remains in custody while officers carry out further inquiries.

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