A police helicopter was hovering over Gravesend in the early hours of this morning (July 7) after thieves attempted to steal three cars from a residential street.

Kent Police officers were called to Hampton Crescent at around 1.30am to a report of suspicious activity. 

When they arrived it appeared thieves had attempted to steal three cars.

A Kent Police spokesperson confirmed a 29-year-old man and 33-year-old man are currently in custody in connection with the incident.

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The helicopter was called to assist with the search for suspects.

Officers seized one of the cars for forensic examination and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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