A suspect has been charged after a man was reportedly seen brandishing a firearm in a town centre.

Police were called to Knightrider Street in Maidstone at about 7pm yesterday (September 16) after someone was allegedly seen in possession of what appeared to be a handgun.

Officers attended the scene and at 7.20pm Josh Edwards was arrested and taken into custody.

Following a search of the area, officers then located a suspected air weapon in a bush.

Edwards, of Fairmeadow, Maidstone, has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm in a public.

The 32-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear before Medway Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.