A man who is said to have threatened people in Dartford with a hammer has been arrested.

Police have also recovered the alleged weapon which will be destroyed.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police were called at around 12.05am today regarding a reported disturbance in Orchard Street, Dartford.

"Officers attended the scene where a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of affray and taken into custody.

"Patrols also seized a hammer."

The man was later released pending further investigation.

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