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A road has been closed off as armed police descended on a house. Firearms officers were called to Eastchurch High Street, on Sheppey, just after 12.30pm today after reports of someone with a weapon. Witnesses describe seeing a number of police vehicles and an ambulance at the scene after hearing “lots of sirens”. Another person reported hearing gun shots. Kent Police says the force was called to the scene by the South East Coast Ambulance Service after concerns for the welfare of two people. A spokesperson added: “One of those present in the property was reported to be in possession of a weapo…

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