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Armed police called to Clarence Street, Folkestone

Chantal Weller
cweller@thekmgroup.co.uk
14:38, 14 April 2023  | Updated: 14:40, 14 April 2023

Armed police were called to a block of flats after a man was seen with a suspected weapon.

Firearms officers descended on Clarence Street in Folkestone just after 10.15pm yesterday after concerns were raised.

Police were called following reports of a man with a suspected weapon. Picture: UKNIP
Police were called following reports of a man with a suspected weapon. Picture: UKNIP
A police-operated drone was used during the incident at Phoenix Court. Picture: UKNIP
A police-operated drone was used during the incident at Phoenix Court. Picture: UKNIP

A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.

A police-operated drone was pictured being used during the incident at Phoenix Court.

The arrested man remains in custody while enquiries continue.

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