Library image: Folkestone Magistrates Court

Police arrived in Whitstable following a report that an air weapon was being discharged in Lismore Road at around 3.20am on Sunday 9 February 2025 and arrested a local man in connection with the incident.

The suspect has since been charged with possession of an air weapon with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an air weapon, criminal damage and a bomb hoax offence.

The 37 year old from Whitstable, is due to appear before Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Monday 10 February.

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