Armed police surround Ramsgate house after reports of man with knife acting erratically

Armed police have surrounded a house in Ramsgate in Kent following reports of a man with a knife.

Officers with guns are currently at the scene outside a property in Clements Road.

Police say they received a report that a man was behaving erratically inside a property, but that no-one else is believed to be inside.

Officers in protective clothing can be seen guarding the area.

In a statement a spokesperson for Kent Police said: "Officers are currently at a property in Clements Road, Ramsgate following a report that a man in possession of a bladed weapon was behaving erratically inside.

"Officers attended the scene and a 51-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article. No injuries were reported.

"Officers would like to thank local residents for their cooperation during the response to the incident."