Armed police surrounded a home in Hoo earlier today after reports of concern for a man's welfare.

Six police cars, a dog handler and patrol vehicles were called to Fourwents Road at the corner of Blackman Close.

There were uniformed and plain-clothed officers at the scene, some with hand guns.

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The road was closed for two hours, but officers have now lifted the cordon and were seen talking to people nearby.

A police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 12.20pm to following reports of concern for the welfare of a man in a property."

The spokesman later confirmed a 44-year-old man from Hoo was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and is currently in police custody.

Video: Police have surrounded a home in Hoo

It is also understood during a search of the property, officers found two firearms.

There was also an armed seige in Hoo in July, in the other end of the village at Brookside.

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