Podcast: Man shot by Kent Police officer at an address in Hollingbourne near Maidstone leading to investigation by the IOPC

A man has been seriously injured after being shot by police at an address near Maidstone.

Kent Police have confirmed they were in Hollingbourne last night to make an arrest when a firearm was discharged.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has confirmed it is investigation.

Also in today’s podcast, staff at a Kent animal sanctuary say they are shocked and heartbroken over the theft of one of their goats.

Taco had only been at Buttercups for just over 24 hours when he was taken.

We’ve been getting an update from the boss behind the restoration of the Leas Lift in Folkestone.

The historic landmark has been closed since 2017, but work is now well underway to bring it back to life.

Once the £6.6 million renovation is complete it’ll carry passengers from the promenade to the seafront.

A paramedic working in Kent has been telling us how it feels when former patients reach out to say thank you.

Callum Burnett is part of the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex team – giving life saving support to the most critical cases across the county.

And in sport, Gillingham play their first pre-season friendly tonight.

They’re travelling to take on Dover Athletic at the Crabble – hear from midfielder Jonny Williams.