Eight people arrested after armed police and the force's helicopter were called to a major disturbance in a quiet village, have been released pending further investigation.

A large number of people were involved in a verbal and physical altercation in White Horse Lane, Otham, just before midnight on Saturday.

Witnesses also reported seeing a possible weapon.

Officers arrested six men and two women on suspicion of affray.

The scene at White Horse Lane

Yesterday, the pub The White Horse, was cordoned off by police.

However, officers are no longer present at the scene today.

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