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Six arrests after reported burglary at Canterbury house filled with cannabis plants

Six men have been arrested after a burglary at a house filled with cannabis plants.

Officers were called to Edgar Road in Canterbury shortly after 3am when neighbours were woken by a commotion outside.

One told how he saw men in a van going in and out of a house in the street.

Police at the scene in Edgar Road
Police at the scene in Edgar Road

Suspecting a burglary, he called police and patrol cars arrived, only for the van to speed off.

It was found abandoned nearby shortly after and the six men - two of them teenagers - were arrested.

The Queningate car park in Broad Street was cordoned off as part of investigation.

Forensics officers are still at the scene in Edgar Road.

The Queningate car park was shut off by police
The Queningate car park was shut off by police

A police spokesman said: "Following the incident, officers at the scene located a number of cannabis plants at the property.

"Two 19-year-old men, a 22-year-old man, a 23-year-old man, a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man all remain in custody while enquiries are ongoing."

Police at the scene in Edgar Road
Police at the scene in Edgar Road

Anyone with information should call police on 01843 222289, quoting 02-068, or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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