Armed Man Sparks Massive Police Stand-Off in Chatham
A major road in Chatham remains locked down after a man armed with a fuel can threatened to cause harm in a block of flats. The tense standoff on a rooftop balcony has dragged on for over five hours.
High Street Hostage Drama
Around 30 police officers flooded the High Street scene as the man, identified only as Tony, refuses to come down. Tony is reportedly holding his partner’s sister-in-law inside the third-floor flat.
Police and Fire Crews Brace for Worst
Earlier, Tony escaped police during a chase. Relatives say he’s under immense pressure and “not thinking straight.” Armed officers with riot shields and a police dog are on high alert, while Chatham fire crews stand ready with hoses primed in case the fuel can is used.
The situation remains volatile as emergency crews work to bring the tense stand-off to a safe end.
