Armed Police Swarm Folkestone After Suspicious Man Spotted

Alarm in Town Centre

Armed police rushed to Folkestone town centre at 3.10pm today after reports of a man acting suspiciously.

Where It Happened

The suspect was believed to be spotted near Cheriton Place, sparking the swift police response.

Situation Quickly Resolved

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police were called to a report of a man acting suspiciously in the Folkestone town centre at 3.10 pm on Thursday 27 April 2023. Officers attended and the man was located and no further action was deemed necessary.”

The town can breathe easy as the situation has been dealt with swiftly and without incident.

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