Video: The moment Medway's CCTV car is caught on camera

Video of CCTV operator who does not want to be filmed

Exclusive by Keyan Milanian

It is the moment the cameras were turned on Medway's controversial spy car.

A CCTV operator has been caught on video arguing with a member of the public for filming him at work.

One of Medway Council's parking wardens is shown getting hot under the collar at Bill Khan - and threatening to call the police.

The 34-year-old captured the Smart car from the pavement while it was patrolling Batchelor Street, just off Chatham High Street.

But, as our exclusive video shows, an unnamed warden gets out of the vehicle to confront Mr Khan, holding his clipboard up to the camera.

He is heard saying: "Do not take my photograph, you haven't got my permission to take my photograph."

Mr Khan responds: "But this is public."

The operator replies: "No, it's not, cause you are not allowed to take my photograph like I'm not allowed to take yours. Why are you doing this, you're harassing me."

He then says he is going to phone the police and can be seen dialling a number before Mr Khan wanders off.

Mr Khan, who sent his video to the Medway Messenger, said: "Is this how Medway Council train their employees? Not very good ambassadors for the council, are they?"

Medway Council said Mr Khan could not have been arrested for filming the warden, but declined to comment further.

Pick up a copy of Friday's Medway Messenger for a parking special report.