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Man arrested after group confrontation in Folkestone
11:13, 29 June 2020
updated: 11:24, 29 June 2020
Police made an arrest after a man was allegedly threatened with a knife during an altercation between two groups.
Officers were called to a street in Folkestone on Sunday following reports of a disturbance.
An eyewitness, who asked not to be named, said that two groups of people could be heard arguing at around 2pm.
Officers were told a man had threatened another man with a knife during the confrontation.
A 41-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of affray.
He remains in custody while inquiries continue.
No injuries were reported.
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