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Man arrested after incident in Folkestone
09:00, 18 February 2017
updated: 09:42, 18 February 2017
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of a string of offences - including possession of a firearm - after a police chase.
It comes after officers from the police's community policing team chased two men in a car after it failed to stop in Dover Road, Folkestone, at 12.30pm on Wednesday.
The car was stopped in Castle Hill, where two men were arrested.
A 35-year-old man from Ashford was held on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession with intent to supply and possession of a firearm.
He has been released on police bail until April 27 pending charges.
The other man was released without charge.
Enquiries are ongoing.
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