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UK shooter arrested after live-streaming firing from balcony.

Armed police officers called to a Kent shopping centre after gunshots were fired from a balcony have arrested a man in his 30s.

An eyewitness living near Chatham Dockside Shopping Centre claimed to have seen a man on a balcony with weapons.

A helicopter was also flying above the area.

Kent Police confirmed they had received reports of "a disturbance at a flat in Dock Head Road Chatham", following reports of a man with weapons. Armed officers were deployed to the scene at around 8.35am.

A man in 30s has now been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences, Kent Police said.

Patrols remain at the scene where officers have located four suspected imitation firearms as part of their enquiries.

The nearby Medway Tunnel has been closed during the incident.

In a tweet from Kent Police Medway, a spokesperson confirmed: "We are currently assisting Kent Police Tactical Operations with an incident at Dockside in Chatham.

"Numerous roads closures in place and therefore we kindly ask you to stay away from the area. Thank you for understanding in this matter."

Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area.