Police investigating a report that a suspected air rifle was fired in Margate are appealing for witnesses

Oliver Kent

Published: 6:42 pm May 22, 2024

Updated: 11:52 am October 8, 2025

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Shortly after 8.50am on Tuesday 21 May 2024, it was reported that a man had fired an air rifle, described as having a brown stock and black barrel, into the air in Appledore Close.

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Officers attended and a 27-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident. No injuries were reported and the man was later released on police bail.

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