A teenager is in custody at a Kent police station after a disturbance at a block of flats.

A team of armed officers were called to Paragon Court, Fort Paragon, Margate at around 5pm last night, following reports that a youth was threatening members of the public with a gun.

The area was cordoned off and officers arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.

Officers at the scene insisted there was no danger to the general public.