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Man Arrested After BB-Gun Seized In Hastings

A man has been arrested after reports of an individual with a handgun in Hastings yesterday (Monday).

Police said officers searched the seafront area and spoted a man in nearby White Rock Road between 10.52am and 11.25am.

He was detained by officers who also seized a BB-gun and a gas ammunition canister for the weapon.

After being interviewed on suspicion of unlawful possession of the weapon, the 45-year-old man was released under investigation.

Superintendent Howard Hodges said:

"This was prompt and efficient work by our local officers and firearms officers working as a team to ensure the incident was safely and quickly resolved without any risk to the public."

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