Officers were dispatched to Darnley Road in Strood at approximately 10.10 a.m. on Thursday. “Armed...

Published: 10:10 am April 28, 2023
Updated: 11:00 pm September 7, 2025
Armed Officers Dispatched To A Residential Street After Receiving Allegations Of A Man With A Gun, Which Turned Out To Be A Bong

Officers were dispatched to Darnley Road in Strood at approximately 10.10 a.m. on Thursday.

“Armed patrols responded and located an 18-year-old man nearby who was arrested in connection with the incident,” a police spokeswoman said.

“He was unarmed, and an imitation firearm was discovered during a subsequent search of the residential address.”

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