Armed police used a non-lethal round to subdue a man in possession of weapons after being called to a residential street.

Fairview Drive in South Willesborough, Ashford, was blocked off as officers descended on a house at about 9pm last night.

A disturbance had been reported at the property, leading police to investigate.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is alleged a man inside the property was in possession of a number of weapons and that threats were made to attending officers.

"Authorised firearms officers were called to assist at the scene and a cordon was put in place.

"Officers in attendance did discharge a non-lethal baton round prior to detaining the man.

"He was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since returned to custody."

Non-lethal baton round could constitute bean bag rounds, or bullets made of rubber, wood or plastic.

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