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Folkestone: Armed police sent to harbour area

Armed police officers descended on Folkestone harbour this morning.

Officers were sent to the area at around 5.30am after they received a report a man was in possession of a firearm.

But after carrying out a sweep of the area, no firearm was located.

Armed and unarmed officers will be posted in busy places in the lead up to Chirstmas
Armed and unarmed officers will be posted in busy places in the lead up to Chirstmas

A police spokesman confirmed no offences were reported and the officers were stood down.

Residents reported seeing a large police presence in the area around the Grand Burstin Hotel.

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