A man accused of brandishing imitation guns and firing them from his penthouse flat balcony has been charged.

Michael Alunomoh, aka Flexing Mike, 33, is set to appear before a court later today.

Armed police and a helicopter were scrambled to the luxurious waterside apartment complex in Chatham, north Kent yesterday after reports of a man with weapons.

Videos taken by by-standers were posted to social media and showed what appeared to be a man shooting guns.

Meanwhile, terrified shoppers and staff at neighbouring Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre took cover inside businesses.

Officers arrested a suspect at the scene and seized six imitation firearms.

Mr Alunomoh, the CEO of record label Truth or Dare Records, was later charged with possession of imitation firearms with intent to cause fear of violence.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: "A suspect is to appear at court charged with a firearms offence following his arrest in Chatham.

"Kent Police was called at 8.35am on Wednesday 22 April 2020 regarding a disturbance at an apartment on Dock Head Road.

"Patrols, including armed officers, attended the scene after members of the public reported seeing a man on a balcony with weapons.

"The police helicopter was also deployed and 33-year-old Michael Alunomoh was arrested.

"Officers also seized six imitation firearms.

"Mr Alunomoh was later charged with possession of imitation firearms with intent to cause fear of violence.

"He was remanded in custody to appear before Medway Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 April.

"Investigators continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with video footage of the incident, who has not yet spoken to officers, to call the appeal line on 01634 792209, quoting reference 22-0182."