Man arrested after incident above Eastbourne pub

A man has been arrested following an incident above an Eastbourne pub last night (Thursday, April 29).
By Joe Stack
Published 30th Apr 2021, 08:11 BST
Updated 30th Apr 2021, 08:12 BST
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Officers were called to reports a man smashing windows above The Eagle pub in South Street before 6.30pm.

Police later entered the building and the man was taken into custody.

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A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Police were called to a report of a man smashing windows from the inside of a premises above a pub building in South Street, Eastbourne, just before 6.30pm on Thursday (29 April). The man had refused to leave and the area around the building was cordoned off.

Fire crews and police at the scene. Picture by Dan JessupFire crews and police at the scene. Picture by Dan Jessup
Fire crews and police at the scene. Picture by Dan Jessup

"Officers went into the building and safely detained the man who is now in custody. No one was hurt and South Street with the junction of Gildredge Road which was closed during the incident has now re-opened."