Police search after man seen with gun in Ashford town centre

By: Express reporter kentishexpress@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 00:00, 19 August 2017

Updated: 21:11, 19 August 2017

Officers swooped on a town centre this afternoon after a man was seen with a gun.

Police were called to Ashford's New Street at 1.46pm.

A thorough search was carried out, but neither the man or a gun has been found.

Police were called after reports of a man with a firearm in New Street, Ashford. Picture: Google

A Kent Police spokesman said inquiries are ongoing.

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