Dramatic footage shows armed officers swooping on a high street following reports of suspects carrying firearms.

At least seven police cars including a dog unit descended on Sittingbourne town centre shortly after midnight yesterday (February 24).

The drama unfolded at Bell Road, near the junction of Stanhope Avenue, with at least one non-marked patrol car in attendance.

Police say they were alerted to reports of three men allegedly carrying weapons – they were all arrested and later granted bail.

A spokesman for the force said: “Kent Police was called at 12.15am on Saturday to a report three people seen in Bourne Place Multi-Storey Car Park appeared to be in possession of possible firearms.

“The suspects then got into a vehicle and left the scene.

“At around 1am, firearms officers attended Bell Road where the vehicle was stopped and searched.

Armed police were in Sittingbourne town centre at the weekend. Picture: Dan Bloomfield

“An imitation firearm was seized, as well as items including a balaclava and face mask.

“Three men, aged in their 20, were arrested on suspicion of possessing firearms with intent.”

They have all since been bailed until May 24.



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