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Police called to Ashford town centre as three vehicles spotted outside McDonald’s and Boots as man in his 20s later arrested

16:57, 30 July 2024

updated: 11:50, 31 July 2024

A 29-year-old was arrested following a huge police response in a town centre.

Three police cars, including an unmarked Ford, and a van were parked in Ashford High Street shortly after 2pm yesterday (July 30).

An incident in Ashford town centre sparked a huge police response
An incident in Ashford town centre sparked a huge police response

At least 15 officers were at the scene between Boots and McDonald's at the junction with North Street.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “Kent Police was made aware of a disturbance involving a group of people in Ashford High Street shortly after 2pm on Tuesday.

“It was alleged a man had been making threats to those present.

“Officers attended and the group dispersed.”

A suspect was later arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

At least 15 police officers were spotted in Ashford High Street
At least 15 police officers were spotted in Ashford High Street
Police were spotted in Ashford High Street at the junction with North Street
Police were spotted in Ashford High Street at the junction with North Street

He was later released without charge.

No injuries were reported following the incident.

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