A man is being held in custody after allegedly spitting at paramedics, in the ambulance and attempting to damage life-saving equipment.

And, all while South East Coast Ambulance crews provided medical attention to his child.

Gravesham officers responded to the calls for "urgent assistance" during the incident from the ambulance crews on Monday.

Kent Police Gravesham officers tweeted: "#LPT3 responded to crews from @SECAmbulance calls for urgent assistance.

"One male in custody for spitting at paramedics, spitting in the ambulance & attempting to damage vital life saving equipment.

"All whilst they were providing medical attention to his child CAD 21-0943. ^JC."

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