Three arrests have been made and a BB gun seized after armed police stormed a street.

Officers were called to Clifton Gardens, Margate, just after 8.10pm yesterday following a report a man had been seen with what was thought to be a weapon.

Watch: Armed police storm Clifton Gardens

Residents spotted a police helicopter hovering overhead and heard shouts of "get down, get down".

A 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene in Cliftonville and two more people - a 20-year-old woman and a man, 38 - were apprehended nearby.

A police spokesman said: "All three remain in custody and a BB gun has been seized as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident."

He also says that each of the suspects are from Margate.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 01843 222289, quoting the reference number 22-1509, or phone Cimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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