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Three arrests after huge police operation in Hersden, near Canterbury

15:17, 06 February 2022

updated: 15:30, 06 February 2022

Two men and a teenager have been arrested following a large police operation last night.

Residents spotted a helicopter and a huge presence of officers in the Hersden area yesterday.

A police helicopter was seen searching the Hersden area near Canterbury last night. Stock picture
A police helicopter was seen searching the Hersden area near Canterbury last night. Stock picture

Police were called shortly after 10pm following a report of suspicious activity at a business near Island Road.

A large-scale search was launched - with the help of a helicopter and a police dog - and three suspects were found nearby.

No items were reported stolen from the Hersden business.

The men, aged 39, 25 and 18, were arrested on suspicion of burglary and remain in custody while enquiries into the incident continue.

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