Armed Police Swarm Folkestone After Man Brandishes Weapons and Smashes Car

BB Gun and Knives Seized in Dramatic Arrest

Armed officers rushed to Cheriton Road, Folkestone, at around 10.30am on Sunday 9 February 2020 after reports of a man wielding a weapon and smashing a passing car.

39-Year-Old Charged Over Threat and Damage

Police arrested Stuart Regan, 39, from Cheriton Road, nearby on Taylor Road. They found a BB gun and two knives in his possession.

Facing Multiple Charges in Court

Regan now faces charges including possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear, possession of a bladed article, and criminal damage.

He is set to appear at Medway Magistrates Court on Monday 10 February 2020.

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