Police Conduct Search in Hawkinge Woods After Reports of Armed Man

Oliver Kent

Published: 11:09 pm September 8, 2023

Updated: 10:32 am October 8, 2025

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Police launched a search operation in Reinden Wood, located in Hawkinge near Folkestone, following reports of a man seen carrying a weapon in the area.

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The incident was reported at 3:55 PM local time today, prompting armed Police teams to swiftly respond and conduct a thorough search of the woodland.

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