Eight Arrested After Armed Raid Rocks Quiet Kent Village
Chaos erupted in sleepy Otham, near Maidstone, as Kent Police stormed the village in an early Sunday morning armed raid. Eight suspects were hauled away, with one man rushed to the hospital following the dramatic operation.
Armed Police Descend on Quiet Village
In the dead of night, officers clad in full body armour and carrying G36 Carbines swooped on the White Horse pub and nearby homes. The tense raid lasted around two hours, with officers ordering suspects to “get on the floor” and “hands up” as they executed a full search.
Several men were handcuffed and led away. Two more were pulled from a white Mercedes found with its doors wide open. A police cordon sealed off the area, with armed guards maintaining a heavy presence.
One Hospitalised, No Weapons Recovered
Paramedics from the South East Coast ambulance service, wearing ballistic vests, attended the scene and took one man to hospital. A specialised HART paramedic team, trained for dangerous ‘hot zones’, supported the emergency response.
Police Confirm Details, Appeal for Witnesses
“Eight people have been arrested after a verbal and physical altercation just before midnight on Saturday, 2 May,” a Kent Police spokesperson said. “We arrested six men and two women on suspicion of affray. No serious injuries have been reported, and no weapons were found during searches. We urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Witnesses described a heated brawl and possible weapon sighting. Kent Police ask anyone with details to call 01622 604100 quoting reference 46/75100/20.
