A police officer was bitten twice and the suspect sprayed in the eyes.

British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Strood last night where they stopped and searched a man acting suspiciously.

The suspect allegedly resisted and bit one officer twice on the arm.

Officers then used captor spray – which is similar to pepper spray – to subdue the man.

According to a tweet issued by the transport police force he was then arrested on suspicion of an assault on an emergency worker.

British Transport Police have been contacted for comment.

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