FIREARMS RAID
Armed cops arrest man after ‘several gunshots’ at Brighton home sparks ‘serious incident’
ARMED cops tonight swooped on a suspected gunman after "several gunshots" were heard sparking a “serious incident”.
Officers have arrested one man on the scene of the incident and are now searching a home on First Avenue in Hove, Brighton.
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Witnesses reported hearing up to six gunshots at around 9.15pm this evening, with a police helicopter circling the area.
They also claimed to have seen a man lying on the ground with his hands behind his back after being arrested by armed police.
A man was arrested for possession of a firearm in a public place and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear and alarm.
He remains in custody and no one was harmed during the incident, which police say is not terror related.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “We are currently on scene at an incident in First Avenue, Hove. The road is closed and we are asking people to avoid the area.
“There will be a further update when we have more information. Thank you.
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“Officers continue to be at the scene of an incident in First Avenue Hove and we have arrested a man.
“The road remains closed but there is no threat to the community.”
Dozens of emergency service vehicles could be seen on scene, with officers and paramedics descending on First Avenue.
One local tweeted: "Well that was a little scary, armed police searching my streetsearching. Sounded like gun shots very close by.
"Street closed and police still next to our building front and back. Neighbour taken into custody."
Chief Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw added: "This is a fast moving investigation and I want to reassure the public that there is no threat to the wider community. This is not terrorist-related.
"We will continue to have a number of officers in the area while we continue our enquiries and I would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding."
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