Armed Police response sent to shots fired on travellers site in Margate Armed officers from...

Published: 2:17 am August 18, 2020
Updated: 5:38 am October 8, 2025
Armed Police response sent to shots fired on travellers site in Margate – UKNIP

Armed Police response sent to shots fired on travellers site in Margate

Armed officers from Kent Police have been called to a firearms incident in the Dane Valley area near Margate in Kent late on Monday evening.

Armed police responded  after reports  of a gunshot was  heard and claims made that  someone  has been shot.

Neighbours living near to the  travellers site say police are  searching for the suspect they have also been using a Police helicopter to try and track down those involved. A number of armed Police units and a dog have also been sent to the incident

 

Kent Police have been approached for comment

 

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