Five e-scooters and illegal vapes have been seized in a town centre crackdown.

Police patrolled Chatham High Street on Friday, December 13 after residents raised concerns about anti-social behaviour in the area.

Five e-scooters were seized as officers they were being used illegally, with two riders receiving traffic offence reports.

Three men, aged 31, 40 and 43, were stopped and arrested on suspicion of theft, a public order offence and for failing to appear at court.

Four people were also given public space protection orders for street drinking and their alcohol was confiscated.

Several more people were stopped and searched and two further traffic offence reports were issued to motorists for driving without insurance.

Medway Council, Trading Standards and Immigration teams assisted officers.

The immigration officers also executed a warrant at a private address in the town and Trading Standards teams seized several illegal vapes from two shops.

Several pubs were also visited to check they were complying with their licence conditions.

Eviction notices were also served on individuals who had put up multiple tents near the riverside.

Inspector Paul Diddams said: “We are aware that local people want robust enforcement to tackle some of the issues that can affect their quality of life.

“Working with other agencies, we were able to complete a range of actions that we hope will reduce antisocial behaviour in the town.

“Those who continue to commit crime or cause a nuisance will receive regular attention and appropriate sanctions from the town's beat constables until they put a stop to their disorderly behaviour”.