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Margate: Man arrested after pedestrian hit by car

A man who was reportedly brandishing a knife has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

Police and paramedics were called at 11.24am to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Cowper Road in Margate.

A 43-year-old man, who is suspected of being in possession of a knife, has now been arrested in connection with the incident.

Police and paramedics near to Byron Avenue in Margate.
Police and paramedics near to Byron Avenue in Margate.

Social media users reported a man 'going crazy' with a meat cleaver or machete. Inquiries are ongoing.

The pedestrian was not seriously injured but was treated by ambulance staff as a precaution.

Officers are still at the scene and witnesses say that forensic officers are also present.

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