Arrest after man spotted with suspected handgun in Horsham

Armed officers and a police helicopter were sent out

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 20th Apr 2021
Last updated 20th Apr 2021

Armed police have been called to Horsham town centre after a man was spotted with a suspected gun.

Officers were called out after the man was spotted in the alleyway between the Sainsbury's store and Causeway at 4.40pm on Monday (April 19th).

A police helicopter was also sent out during searches for the suspect.

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said:

ā€œOfficers carried out an extensive area search and the suspect was safely detained. He has been taken into custody for questioning.

ā€œThis incident is being treated as isolated and there is not thought to be any threat to the local community.ā€

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