A Swanscombe man has been arrested in connection with a suspected shoplifting spree across Dartford.

Officers arrived at a property in Craylands Square, Swanscombe, shortly after 8:30am this morning where they arrested the 27-year-old on suspicion of three shoplifting offences.

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The suspect is believed to have committed said shoplifting offences in South Darenth and New Ash Green between May and June of this year

He has been bailed, pending further enquiries, until Monday, June 17.

Rumours which circulated online which noted armed police at the seen have reportedly been shown to be false.