Man arrested following large emergency response in Ramsgate

Emergency services in attendance

A large emergency services responses attended an incident in Ramsgate today (April 21).

Police had arrived at a property in Canterbury Road East this morning to carry out an arrest but say officers then became concerned for the man’s welfare.

Onlookers report the man had attempted to harm himself. Some 10 police cars and two fire engines were in attendance.

Police and fire crews were at the scene, accompanied by health workers, for several hours until the man was eventually arrested on suspicion of harassment and taken into custody.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police officers attended an address in Canterbury Road (East), Ramsgate to carry out an arrest.

“Upon arrival, officers became concerned for a man’s welfare and other agencies were called to assist.

“The man was later arrested on suspicion of harassment and taken into custody.”