Two policemen forcibly restrained a man on the roadside who allegedly assaulted one of the officers.

Two men were arrested and are currently in custody following a disturbance in New Road, Chatham, yesterday.

A spokeswoman for Kent Police said: "Officers on patrol came across two men at about 7pm, who became aggressive towards them.

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"Both were arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly."

The incident happened on the side of the road and was caught on camera by a passer-by.

Video: The man is restrained by police