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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.

A man has been arrested following a group confrontation. Stock Image
A man has been arrested following a group confrontation. Stock Image

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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