Armed police in Eastbourne - Man arrested after 'domestic incident'

A man has been arrested after armed police attended an incident in Eastbourne this afternoon (Monday, May 25).
A large number of police officers were pictured in Compton StreetA large number of police officers were pictured in Compton Street
A large number of police officers were pictured in Compton Street

A large number of police officers were pictured in Compton Street after they were alerted to an incident in one of the properties at around 12.15pm.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Officers attended and made contact with a man in his 30s.

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"He was arrested nearby just before 2pm on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.

A large number of police officers were pictured in Compton StreetA large number of police officers were pictured in Compton Street
A large number of police officers were pictured in Compton Street

"He has been taken into police custody, where he remains at this time."

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