Has Ed Miliband been in Tenterden?

Yes, say watchers of BBC News who watched him being interviewed in the town - but the Labour leader's spokesman has refused to confirm the visit "operational reasons".

Mr Miliband was interviewed live by the BBC on Saturday about the televised general election debates.

Screengrabs, which appear to show him standing outside Tesco by Highbury Hall, began appearing on Twitter.

Ben Pattenden tweeted: “Did I just spot Tenterden on @BBCNews .. Looks incredibly like it!”

But our inquiries as to whether Mr Miliband was in town drew blanks and bizarre replies from his people.

Asked where his boss was on Saturday, Mr Miliband's spokesman James Stewart said: “We do not comment on his movements. We do not comment on his logistical operational movements.”

When it was pointed out that the event had already taken place - so there was no threat to security - Mr Stewart replied: “You won’t get me to change my mind.”

We then asked the BBC where they had filmed Mr Miliband, but they did not respond.

So, was he in town? We would love to tell you why, but can’t.

Compare our pictures and make up your own mind.