Instagram Influencer Arrested After Police Seize Fake Guns in Chatham
Armed Police Respond to Balcony Incident
Kent Police swooped on a block of flats in Chatham after reports of a man brandishing weapons on a balcony. The drama unfolded at 8:35am on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at an address on Dock Head Road.
Fake Firearms Seized, Man in His 30s Arrested
Witnesses alerted officers to a man holding what appeared to be firearms. Armed patrols, backed by a police helicopter, quickly arrived on the scene. A local man, claiming to be an Instagram influencer, was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.
Officers recovered four suspected imitation firearms during the search.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Video Footage
Authorities are urging anyone who saw the incident or has video footage to come forward. Contact Kent Police appeal line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 22-0182.
You can also report anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers in Kent at 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
