Dramatic footage shows armed police chasing a man out of a housing estate after reports he was making threats to kill.

At least 10 officers were seen arresting a suspect in Davington, Faversham, last night.

Footage, sent to KentOnline by business Lotty’s Flowers, shows police initially trying to gain access to a block of flats in Breeze Meadow shortly after 8.30pm.

A man can then be seen leaving the estate and running towards the junction with Western Link, in the direction of Sainsbury’s, with his hands above his head.

Two officers with guns then apprehend the suspect, shouting: “Stay there - armed police. Get down on the floor.”

A further seven officers arrive, followed by dog handlers, and a police car pulls up before the man is detained.

Kent Police has now confirmed a man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of several offences following the incident, which saw two knives recovered from the scene.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Kent Police was called just after 8.30pm on Friday to reports of a disturbance at a property in Breeze Meadow.

“It was reported that a man was making threats and was in possession of a knife.

“Officers attended and arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm, threats to kill and possession of a knife.

“He was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage relating to damage to a police vehicle.”

Police say the suspect remains in custody while inquiries continue.