Armed officers have been sent to Canterbury this morning after Police were called around 11:15am to a report involving concern for a woman in a property at Longport. The incident, involving a Police helicopter observing the scene from above.
Officers were called after a report was received that a woman was being held captive at a property in Monastery Street next to the Royal Inn Chinese restaurant.
Students at Canterbury College were told to stay on the campus while the nature of the incident was established.
A Kent Police spokesman said officers were called at 11.15am to a report of concern for a woman in a property in Longport.
“Officers, including armed officers and a police helicopter, attended the area due to concern that there may be a weapon present.
“A woman was safely located and officers remain at the scene making enquiries. No weapons have been located at this time.”
No arrests have been made.
