Two men were arrested after police descended on a busy town centre last night.

The suspects were detained outside Wagamama restaurant in Earl Street, Maidstone, at about 8.20pm.

Both were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting following an earlier incident in adjoining Week Street and remain in custody.

Witnesses reported five police cars attended the scene.

A police spokesman said: "We received a report of an incident in Week Street at 8.10pm.

"Officers attended the scene near Earl Street. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and are currently in custody. Inquiries are ongoing."