Armed police called to Hassocks following report of man with knife
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Armed officers were called to Hassocks yesterday after receiving reports of a man with a knife, Sussex Police have said.
A police spokesman said the incident happened around 1.30pm on Monday (October 18).
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Hide Ad“Police were called to the Hassocks area following reports of a man in possession of a knife,” he said.
“Armed officers attended and safely detained a man on Dale Avenue,” the police spokesman added.
“He was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and remains in custody while enquiries continue,” he said.