Police want to speak to two men after a person was spotted with an “unidentified weapon” in the town.

Detectives are now investigating the “suspicious incident” which happened on Tuesday at around 8pm.

It comes after witnesses reported seeing a man with a weapon in East Milton Road, Gravesend.

He is alleged to have met another person in the road before they stopped at a side road and spoke. They then went their separate ways.

A police spokesman added: “Following the incident officers arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the investigation. He remains in custody while inquiries continue.”

Anyone with information should call 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/16247/24. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.