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Man with 'number of weapons' detained by armed police in Fairview Drive, Ashford

Armed police used a non-lethal round to subdue a man in possession of weapons after being called to a residential street.

Fairview Drive in South Willesborough, Ashford, was blocked off as officers descended on a house at about 9pm last night.

Fairview Drive was cordoned off by police as officers descended on the house
Fairview Drive was cordoned off by police as officers descended on the house

A disturbance had been reported at the property, leading police to investigate.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is alleged a man inside the property was in possession of a number of weapons and that threats were made to attending officers.

"Authorised firearms officers were called to assist at the scene and a cordon was put in place.

"Officers in attendance did discharge a non-lethal baton round prior to detaining the man.

"He was taken to hospital as a precaution and has since returned to custody."

Non-lethal baton round could constitute bean bag rounds, or bullets made of rubber, wood or plastic.

Armed police were called to the scene. Archive picture
Armed police were called to the scene. Archive picture

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