A police officer was assaulted while arresting a man during a disturbance in a town centre. Officers were called to Margate High Street just before 10.30am on Saturday following reports two men were involved in an altercation at the junction with Marine Gardens. A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray in nearby Marine Drive and a pen knife was also seized. A police officer was assaulted during the arrest and the man was further arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.