Reservists hold terror exercise

The military exercise will be "as realistic as possible"

More than 500 military reservists are taking part in an exercise to test their response to a terrorist attack.

The servicemen from across the south east are part of a civil defence force which would be called upon to react to such an emergency in Kent.

Saturday's exercise is taking place at the Lodge Hill Camp in Chatham.

Col Anthony Kimber, who is co-ordinating the event, said they would be practising a scenario "as realistically as possible".

He said the day would include "searching of an area and vehicle check points" with servicemen working alongside experts from the local police, fire and rescue service and Kent County Council.

He said it would focus on the aftermath of a major incident.

Col Kimber said: "Since 11 September the military have been working hard to come up with support contingency plans to be prepared to support the civil authorities in the event of all forms of crisis."

He said the exercise on Saturday would be focused on the reserves.