A suspect has been arrested after being found in possession of a lock knife and a large sum of money, police said.

Officers spotted the 24-year-old acting suspiciously in Station Road, Herne Bay yesterday.

They discovered he was in possession of the suspected weapon and cash, alongside items believed to be linked to vehicle theft.

Following his arrest officers searched a property in Queen Street where another knife and further items thought to be used for vehicle theft were seized.

The man remains in police custody as an investigation continues.

A police spokesman said: “Officers on patrol on August 7 stopped a man after he was seen acting suspiciously in Station Road.

“He was found to be in possession of a small lock knife, a large amount of cash and two mobile phones.

“The 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and taken into custody.

“A subsequent search of a property in Queen Street led to the seizure of a further lock-knife and items thought to be used in vehicle theft.

“The man remains in custody while enquiries continue.”