Armed Police Lockdown Hits Quiet Kent Village After Weapon Scare
Armed officers from Kent Police sparked panic in a sleepy Kent village yesterday. A welfare concern involving a suspected weapon set White Horse Lane, Otham, into a lockdown.
Heavy Police Response on the Ground
Four armed response units, a dog unit, and three response vehicles rushed to the scene on Friday afternoon. Police surrounded an address just after 2pm. A police helicopter from Redhill also joined the operation, circling above the tense scene.
Residents on White Horse Lane and Three Tee were told to stay indoors and away from windows as the drama unfolded. One local, who wished to remain anonymous, was stranded outside the village after police blocked all access.
No Weapon Found, No Arrests Made
A Kent Police spokesman said:
“Officers called at 1.40pm on Friday 6 November 2020 to an allegation that a man had been seen with a weapon in Otham Lane, Bearsted. Officers, assisted by a police helicopter, attended the area and spoke to a person in connection with the allegations and are now satisfied that there was no weapon.”
No arrests have been made.
The lockdown has now been lifted, but the incident left villagers on edge. More updates to follow.
