Armed officers from Kent Police descend on the sleepy doomsday village of Otham on the outskirts of Maidstone in Kent in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers in full body armour with fully loaded Heckler & Koch G36 assault rifles carrying ballistic shield could be heard shouting:” Armed Police gt on the floor. Moments after eight armed marked BMW X5, pulled into the car park supported by two dog units.
The armed shakedown was closely monitored by Police helicopter from above as Police threw the White Horse Inn into lockdown.
A helicopter continued to hovered above whilst officers pulled a number of people from the troubled public house and led them away to awaiting officers.
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It is understood that a disturbance had taken place
In a statement released by Kent Police: Eight people have been arrested after Kent Police officers, including armed patrols, attended a disturbance in Otham.
A large number of people were reported to have become involved in a verbal and physical altercation in White Horse Lane shortly before midnight on Saturday 2 May 2020. Witnesses also reported seeing a possible weapon.
Upon arrival, officers arrested six men and two women on suspicion of affray and were taken into custody as enquiries continue.
No serious injuries have been reported and no weapons were found.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting 46/75100/20.
