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Man arrested in Cheriton High Street after gun report

A man in his 40s was arrested this morning after armed officers swooped on a car in Cheriton High Street.

The armed police in High Street, Cheriton, earlier today. Picture: @Kent_999s
The armed police in High Street, Cheriton, earlier today. Picture: @Kent_999s

Police were called at 10.30am to reports a man had been seen with a firearm.

Armed officers stopped a vehicle but no weapon was found.

The driver was arrested for possession of cannabis and remains in custody.

Inquiries are ongoing.

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