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Armed police scrambled after ‘gunshots heard’ in Minster

14:38, 07 February 2024

updated: 16:15, 07 February 2024

Armed police were called to a village following reports gunshots were heard.

A woman was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the disturbance in Church Street, Minster last night.

Armed police were called to Church Street in Minster near Ramsgate. Picture: Google
Armed police were called to Church Street in Minster near Ramsgate. Picture: Google

Police, paramedics and the fire service were at the incident, which unfolded at about 9.20pm.

It is understood that firearms officers were deployed as a precaution, following reports of what were believed to be gunshots.

A police spokesman said: “We were called to a disturbance at a property in Church Street, Minster at 9.20pm on Tuesday February 6.

“A 48-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in custody while enquiries are ongoing.”

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