A hooded man brandishing what looked like a machine gun has sparked panic in Gravesend, Kent. CCTV captured the chilling footage of him stalking past homes, waving the weapon in hand. Armed police launched a massive manhunt that’s still underway.
Terrifying CCTV footage sparks huge police hunt
The terrifying clip shows the man, dressed head to toe in black, swinging the weapon wildly as he prowled Pelham Road on September 2. Locals quickly phoned the police, fearing the worst.
Police rushed to the scene but despite a three-hour search, the suspect slipped away, leaving the community rattled.
Drone deployed in desperate bid to find suspect
Kent Fire and Rescue pitched in with a drone to track the fleeing figure, adding to the sense of urgency and fear gripping the area.
Social media clips add to the fright
Videos circulated online show the hooded man aiming the supposed machine gun, then breaking into a run. Another clip bizarrely shows him using the “gun” as a walking stick, ducking as he passes a driveway.
Police promise ongoing investigation
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Patrols attended the scene and completed a search, but the man had left prior to their arrival. Inquiries are under way into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”
With locals still on edge, police are urging anyone with information to come forward as fears grow over dangerous weapons and public safety in the town.
