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Police find at least nine suspicious devices after shooting man with chainsaw

HOLLINGBOURNE, KENT, JUL 12 – Kent Police shot a chainsaw-wielding man during an arrest attempt and found nine suspected explosive devices, with no terrorism link confirmed, police said.

  • A man wielding a chainsaw and wearing a gas mask was shot by officers in Hollingbourne, Kent, while they attempted to arrest him on suspicion of assault.
  • After the shooting, at least nine suspicious devices were found near the scene by an explosive ordnance disposal team.
  • The man remains in the hospital with life-changing injuries, and police said the incident was not related to terrorism.
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Police find at least nine suspicious devices after shooting man with chainsaw

Plumber Sean O’Meara, 36, was wearing a gas mask and body armour when he was shot and seriously injured by a police officer on Monday.

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Kent Online broke the news in Kent, United Kingdom on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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