A man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident near a school.

A man wearing a balaclava was spotted with a knife near Dartford Science and Technology College in Heath Lane, Dartford, on Monday afternoon.

Police were called to Heath Lane just after 3pm and pupils at several nearby schools were placed under temporary lockdown, with some children not allowed to leave unless they were being picked up by parents.

Rasak Osomo, 23, of Willow Road, Dartford, has since been charged with attempted murder, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and threatening a person with a blade.

He has been remanded to appear at Medway Magistrates Court today.

Officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call the appeal line on 01474 366149, quoting reference number 25-0720.

They would also like to speak to anyone who may have footage of the incident.