Two arrests have been made and a firearm seized after police were called to a disturbance in Ramsgate.
At around 2.30am today (July 26) Kent Police received a report that two men had been seen with an object suspected to be a knife in Harbour Parade.
While at the scene, officers received a second report that one of the men had been seen in a car, holding a suspected firearm.
Officers carried out a search of the area and a 26-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. A 19-year-old man from Ramsgate was arrested on suspicion of affray.
A shotgun and a knife were recovered from the area.
The two men remain in custody while enquiries are ongoing.
If anyone saw something suspicious in the area at the time and did not speak to police at the scene, they are urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 46/143403/19.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org
Lock the scum up. There is no defence for carrying a shotgun or knives in Thanet. Prison might no rehabilitate these idiots but the streets are safer for the rest of us while they are banged up.
Thanks to the person who first reported a possible knife being seen and second report of the gun brave citizens of thanet and well done to the police for quick arrests as concerned writes hopefully they will be locked up for some time so our residents can feel safe. Well done everyone involved.
How many more out there?
Well done Kent police.