A 24-year-old Gravesend man has been arrested following a police search for two men 'acting suspiciously' in Longfield. 

Kent Police were called to Main Road at 10.20am yesaterday (August 11) after receiving reports of two men acting suspiciously.

The search, in the Longfield area, involved the helicopter, as well as officers on the ground.

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Residents spotted officers searching fields near New Barn Road, in Southfleet, whilst the helicopter was spotted flying over Gravesend.

A police spokesman said: "At 2.52pm a 24-year-old man from Gravesend was arrested on suspicion of burglary close to Main Road. He remains in police custody.

“Enquiries are on-going to locate the other suspect.”