The police helicopter was launched yesterday afternoon to help track down an 18-year-old man who had assaulted police officers.

Police were called at 4.30pm to reports the man had breached his bail conditions and searched the area near to Lower Road in Faversham.

He then assaulted officers following an attempt to arrest him.

Following further searches in the area, the man was arrested at around 7.20pm in Lewis Close.

Police spokesman Andy Saunders said: "He remains in custody on suspicion of assault and escape from lawful custody."

The police helicopter was launched but diverted after police officers detained the suspect before they arrived.