A man has appeared in court following a violent disturbance at a residential property in...

Published: 4:13 pm April 22, 2025
Updated: 1:11 pm October 8, 2025
Suspect in Court Following Violent Disturbance in Gravesend

A man has appeared in court following a violent disturbance at a residential property in Gravesend over the weekend.

Kent Police were called to the scene at around 1am on Saturday, 19 April, after reports of damage being caused at a property in the town centre. Officers, including armed patrol units, attended and discovered damage to both a van parked outside and to the interior of the residence.

During the incident, a police vehicle was also damaged. A search of the premises led to the recovery of a blank-firing handgun and blank ammunition.

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Arrest and Charges

Shane Banks, aged 34, of East Terrace, Gravesend, was arrested at the scene and taken into custody. He was later charged with:

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