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Armed police and helicopter search for man with weapon near Enbrook Valley, Folkestone

Liane Castle
lcastle@thekmgroup.co.uk
19:52, 23 March 2022  | Updated: 19:53, 23 March 2022

This is the moment armed police swooped on a suspect car after a man was threatened with a weapon.

A helicopter was also called in to search for the suspect after the incident in Folkestone.

Armed police approach a suspect car

Several officers gathered near the flats in Enbrook Valley at around 4.15pm.

They approached a car and a man was seen getting out with his hands in the air.

Armed patrols were called to Enbrook Valley. Picture: Jodie Harmer
Armed patrols were called to Enbrook Valley. Picture: Jodie Harmer
Officers have left the scene but inquiries are ongoing. Picture: Jo Davis
Officers have left the scene but inquiries are ongoing. Picture: Jo Davis

However Kent Police has confirmed inquiries are ongoing to find the suspect and armed patrols are being assisted by the National Police Air Service.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

Crime Folkestone Kent Liane Castle

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