Sleepy Kent Village Thrown into Armed Lockdown
Armed Kent Police officers have plunged a quiet village into lockdown over fears involving weapons. Four armed response units, a dog unit, and three response vehicles swarmed White Horse Lane in Otham, just outside Maidstone, on Friday afternoon.
Helicopter Scrambled as Police Seal Off Area
A police helicopter from Redhill also joined the operation, circling above an address surrounded by officers just after 2pm. Residents on White Horse Lane and Three Tee were ordered to stay indoors and away from windows as the tense situation unfolded.
Villagers Locked Out, No Arrests Yet
One local, who wished to remain anonymous, told us he couldn’t return home after doing the school run because police had sealed off the village. So far, no arrests have been made at the property. Kent Police have been approached for comment. More updates to follow.
