Armed Police Raid Luton Road Home in Chatham as NPAS Helicopter Circles Overhead

Armed Police Raid in Chatham! Helicopter Scrambles Above

Armed officers from Kent Police swooped on a property in Luton Road, Chatham, after being called out just after 10.30pm.

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter is circling overhead, backing up the dramatic police operation.

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