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Man wielding fire extinguisher arrested in Maidstone

Josh McLaughlin
BBC News, South East
Kent Police An officer with Kent Police is seen placing a man with an obstructed face into the back of a police vehicle. The man with the obstructed face has just been arrested. The police officer is wearing a full black uniform with the label 'police' on the back.Kent Police
The man used a fire extinguisher to damage business windows, officers and a police vehicle, according to Kent Police

A man has been arrested after thousands of pounds of criminal damage was reportedly caused to storefronts of businesses in Maidstone with a fire extinguisher.

Kent Police said they were called at 19:44 BST on Sunday to a break-in at Sainsbury's in Romney Place.

Reports of further damage were also received relating to commercial premises in King Street, said police.

Officers said they arrested a 23-year-old man after a foot pursuit.

Kent Police said a fire extinguisher was thrown at apprehending officers and caused damage to a police vehicle.

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