Armed police surround home in Eden Avenue, Wayfield, Chatham amid reports of man pointing gun
08:00, 20 March 2014
updated: 08:47, 20 March 2014
Armed police surrounded a property in Wayfield last night after reports of a man pointing a gun.
Response officers were called to Eden Avenue, at about 7.10pm.
A 49-year-old man from Medway has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody this morning.
Nobody was hurt, and the road was temporarily closed.
A police spokesman said: "We thank residents for their patience and cooperation while officers resolved the matter safely."
An investigation is ongoing.
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