Armed police and dog teams are on the hunt for a man 'spotted with a weapon' in Broadstairs today.

A witness in Gladstone Road called police at about 11am to report a man with a weapon - police would not reveal what the man was carrying but it is thought to have resembled a gun.

Firearms officers searched the area alongside dog handlers but no-one was found.

Officers remain in the area and a spokesman said enquiries are ongoing.

Inspector Keith Taylor said: "We are investigating reports that a man was seen with what is believed to be a weapon in Broadstairs this morning.

"We want to reassure people that initial enquiries do not indicate any specific threat or risk to the public.

"We would also urge people not to carry airsoft replica firearms in public as this can, naturally, cause concern."