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Armed Police Respond To Concerns For St Leonards Man

Monday, 4 January 2021 15:16

By Charlotte Baker @Ch4rtweets

Armed officers were among police responding to an incident in St Leonards this morning (Monday 4).

Police said it's after concerns for the welfare and safety of a man living at a property in De Cham Road, just before 10am.

There were also reports of a firearm to be present.

The man was found to be safe and no firearm was found by police.

A spokesperson from Sussex Police said:

"Officers were called to an address in De Cham Rd, St Leonards, at 9.52am on Monday morning 4 January, due to concerns for the welfare and safety of a man living there.

"Enquiries have been made and the man was found to be safe.

"Armed officers were included in the police response as a firearm was reported to be present. However no firearm was found and there is no danger to local people."

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