Police arrest two men after firearm report in Lancing

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 15:55 · Archive

Two men were arrested after police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm approaching motorists in Lancing on October 7.

Two men were arrested after Sussex Police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm in Brighton Road, Lancing, at about 2.30pm on October 7. The man had reportedly approached motorists in the area before leaving the scene towards Chester Avenue.

Sussex Police responded with officers including armed response teams. A helicopter crew from NPAS Redhill was deployed to the Lancing area to assist in the search for a suspect. Both men arrested in connection with the enquiries remained in custody.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: 'There will be an increased police presence in the area while we investigate this incident.' The force urged anyone with information to call 999, quoting serial 786 of 07/10.

How it is being reported

• Two teenagers arrested after motorists approached with 'suspected firearm' in West Sussex villageTwo young men have been arrested, after police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm approaching motorists in Lancing.Chichester Observer · 8 Oct, 15:15
• Two men arrested in connection with suspected firearmTwo men have been arrested after police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm in Brighton Road, Lancing, at about 2.30pm on October 7.The Argus · 7 Oct, 17:02
• Air rifle seized after police race to flatSussex Police responded to an aggravated burglary report at Denham Place, Brighton, but found no offence had occurred.The Argus · 7 Oct, 11:37
• Live updates as police spotted outside block of flatsPolice have been spotted outside a block of flats on Coldean Lane.The Argus · 6 Oct, 20:09
• Live updates as a man has been spotted with a firearm on a balconyA man has been spotted a balcony with a gun on Coldean Lane, Brighton. Sussex Police have been contacted.The Argus · 6 Oct, 19:25
• Live updates as police attend incident outside block of flatsPolice have been spotted attending an incident outside Coldean Lane, Brighton. Sussex Police have been contacted.The Argus · 6 Oct, 19:25

In this story: Sussex Police · NPAS Redhill · Lancing · Brighton Road · Chester Avenue

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