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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.

The police at the Castle Hill Interchange
The police at the Castle Hill Interchange

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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