Moment armed police tackle ‘knifeman’, 25, to the ground in Faversham, Kent

A man has been arrested after allegedly making threats with a knife in Kent.

The 25-year-old was shown on a social media clip being chased by officers down a street in a housing estate in Faversham.

Police responded to reports of a disturbance at a property in Breeze Meadow at around 8.30pm on Friday.

The man was arrested for suspected attempted GBH, threats to kill and possession of a knife.

The video of the arrest showed the suspect raising his arms as officers shouted at him to get on the ground.

He was also detained of suspicion of causing criminal damage to a police vehicle.

Two knives were recovered at the scene, Kent Police said.

The force said in a statement: ‘It was reported that a man was making threats and was in possession of a knife.

‘Officers attended and arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm, threats to kill and possession of knife.

‘He was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage relating to damage to a police vehicle.

‘He remains in custody as inquiries in the incident continue.’

Footage of the chase was shared by a local florist.

The business wrote on Facebook: ‘My goodness what we just watched unfold in Davington fields. Massive respect to Kent Police thank you for persevering and keeping us safe.’

Several viewers spotted that the incident had also forced a large M&S lorry to circle a roundabout the wrong way round in front of officers.

‘No amount of armed police stopping that lorry from missing his schedule’, one resident quipped.

Local councillor Rob Crayford said: ‘I’m aware of police activity within St Ann’s Ward last night and the videos currently circulating on local Facebook groups.

‘I want to thank Kent Police for their swift response and professional handling of the situation, which helped to keep our residents safe.’

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