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Samurai sword seized and two arrested after armed police called to Luton Road in Chatham

By: Sean McPolin smcpolin@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 15:58, 21 August 2021

Updated: 16:36, 23 August 2021

Two men were arrested and a samurai sword seized after armed police were spotted at a house.

Police were called to Luton Road, Chatham, at about 1pm following reports of a disturbance.

Armed police were spotted in Luton Road, Chatham

One witness saw 12 officers, including armed ones, outside a home in the street alongside six police cars.

She said: "It seemed to be an argument between two men for ages and the police were called.
"One person was put in handcuffs and then they searched the house."

A police spokesman added: "Officers attended and two men were arrested on suspicion of affray. No injuries were reported.

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A samurai sword has been seized as part of ongoing inquiries."

Police said a 29-year-old man who was arrested has been bailed until September 19, while a 38-year-old man has been bailed until September 14.

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