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Man arrested after ‘gun’ fired at police car in Knightrider Street, Maidstone

11:30, 26 September 2024

updated: 13:57, 26 September 2024

A suspect has been arrested following reports an air weapon was deliberately fired at a police car.

A man was seen brandishing an object resembling a handgun in Knightrider Street, Maidstone on Tuesday morning (September 24).

A gun was allegedly fired at police in Knightrider Street, Maidstone. Picture: Google Street View
A gun was allegedly fired at police in Knightrider Street, Maidstone. Picture: Google Street View

Officers attended shortly after 7am but when the first patrol arrived, they were reportedly shot at while in the police vehicle.

Alexander Sangster was arrested at the scene. An air weapon was seized nearby.

The 41-year-old, of no fixed address, was later charged with possessing an imitation firearm in a public place.

He is bailed to appear before Maidstone Magistrates’ Court on October 10.

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