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Ambulances and armed police swoop into North Court Close, Wingham

17:29, 02 October 2018

updated: 18:38, 02 October 2018

Emergency services have descended on a village near Canterbury.

Armed police were seen in North Court Close, Wingham just before 2pm this afternoon.

Five ambulances are also currently at the cul-de-sac, near the Anchor Inn pub.

There is a heavy police presence at the scene
There is a heavy police presence at the scene
Police in North Court Close, Wingham
Police in North Court Close, Wingham

A police spokesman confirmed the force was called following a report a man may have been in possession of a weapon.

"Officers attended and arrested a man in connection with the incident," he said.

Police in North Court Close, Wingham
Police in North Court Close, Wingham

"No injuries nor verbal threats to members of the public have been reported.

"Officers, including firearms officers, remain in the area making enquiries."

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