Armed police were spotted on a housing estate in the early hours of this morning.

Officers with guns were seen at the Park Wood estate in Maidstone at about 2am.

The police action took place near Collington Terrace and Chestnut Close

Pictures show officers removing a weapon from the back of a marked police car.

Another image shows an officer standing guard in the street.

In another picture an officer is seen through a window inside a property.

A police spokesman said the force was called at around 10.30pm last night to a report of a man seen in possession of a weapon in Chestnut Close, Maidstone.

He said: "Officers attended and arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He remains in custody.

"An air weapon was seized from a property at the scene and further searches are ongoing today."

Enquiries are continuing and witnesses are urged to call 101 quoting reference 46/68723/21.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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