Man charged with carrying fake gun in town centre
A man alleged to have been carrying what appeared to be a firearm in Maidstone town centre has been charged by police.
Kent Police said it received reports at about 19:00 BST on Monday of a man in Knightrider Street in possession of a handgun.
After the man was taken into custody, officers found a suspected airgun in a bush in the area.
He has been remanded to appear at Medway Magistrate's Court on Wednesday charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place.
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