Suspect found hiding on balcony arrested by Kent Police officer on foot patrol

Kent Police say a suspect who attempted to conceal himself on a balcony to evade arrest was located and detained by a uniformed officer on foot patrol.

A suspect who allegedly tried to avoid arrest by hiding on a balcony was found and detained by a Kent Police officer, according to a post on the force’s official X account. The post did not specify the date, location, or the nature of the suspected offence.

No injuries to officers, the suspect, or members of the public were mentioned in the post.

The force did not disclose the suspect’s age, gender, or any subsequent charging or bail decisions in its public communication. Whether the matter has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service has not been confirmed.

Key information

To report suspicious behaviour or a wanted person, call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-urgent matters.
Alternatively, reports can be submitted online via the Kent Police website.

Source: @kent_police

Published: 2 September 2026