A video showing two people apparently injecting themselves while sat in a tent has been branded "disgusting" by residents.

The 40-second clip shows a man and woman sitting in a purple tent in Stone Street, Gravesend, before they appear put a needle into themselves.

In another video, which KentOnline has chosen not to show, the woman is seen getting out of the tent and lowering her underwear before appearing to inject herself near her hip.

The distressing video shows the pair injecting themselves

A resident who posted the video, who asked not to be named, said: "Gravesend has stooped to an all new low".

Others quickly commented on the clip, showing the tent on land owned by UK Power Networks, saying what they saw in this video was "awful and horrid".

Police spokesman James Walker said: "Police received a report that people were trespassing on an area of private land in the Stone Street area of Gravesend on Wednesday afternoon.

"The scene was attended by crews from UK Power Networks, who have made the site secure.

"The reported trespassers were not present when the site was attended.

"Officers have also visited the scene and any offences identified will be dealt with proportionately."

Melanie Norris, director of communities at Gravesham council, said: "The council received details of a tent in this location and have worked with the UK Power Networks to ensure that the tent is removed and the individuals referred to the appropriate support services."

Spokesman for UK Power Networks Niamh Arnett said: "Trespassers were removed from this substation on Wednesday and the site was cleared up. We are further increasing security at this site.

"Safety is paramount at UK Power Networks and anyone entering a substation, other than our own trained engineers, is risking their lives and the lives of others.

"We urge people to report any suspicious activity to police and to UK Power Networks’ emergency helpline."

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