SIGHTING? UK: Police called after big cat spotted near Ightham Mote, close to Sevenoaks

Armed officers and a police helicopter were called after a big cat was spotted by a member of the public near a historic landmark.


Police were called at 10.20am to Mote Road in Ightham, near Sevenoaks, and searched the area nearby.

During their search they "established there was no animal".


A Kent Police spokesman confirmed the National Police Air Service briefly attended the scene.

A spokesman for the force said: "Kent Police was called at 10.23am to Mote Road in Ightham following a report from a member of the public that a large wild cat had been seen in the area.


"Officers, including armed officers, attended as a precaution and, following a search of the area, have established there was no animal and no risk to the public."

Mote Road leads to Ightham Mote, a medieval manor house owned by the National Trust.

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