A man who fired a BB gun at a house and a van prompting an armed police response has been jailed.

Stuart Regan was seen firing the BB gun at the windows of a house in Manor Road, Folkestone, on February 9.

He also shot a passing vehicle on Cheriton Road.

The 39-year-old from Folkestone discarded a knife shortly before he was arrested and another lock knife was found on him during a search.

The damage to the windows was valued at £400 and the damage to the car was valued at £800.

Regan admitted possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, damaging property and two counts of possession of a knife at Canterbury Crown Court on June 2.

He was jailed for 20 months when he was sentenced this week.

Det Sgt Nigel Douglas said: "Regan's use of this intimidation firearm would have been terrifying to anyone who witnessed it.

"He has since failed to provide any explanation for his actions.

"I would like to praise the response of our firearms team, who quickly arrived at the scene and safely detained an unpredictable, armed man.

"There is no excuse for carrying a knife or any kind of weapon on our streets and Kent Police will seek the prosecution of anyone we find in possession of one."

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