Police Extend 'Stop And Search' Order In Hollington Following Firearms Incident

A Section 60 order for the Hollington area of St Leonards has been extended until later today.

It follows an incident in Theaklen Drive on Tuesday (Jan 24) when shots were fired at a vehicle just after 7pm.

Shortly afterwards, a report was received of a man in possession of a firearm at Churchill Court in nearby Stonehouse Drive.

Armed units responded to the scenes of both incidents and a man was arrested in connection with the incidents.

No one was hurt.

The Section 60 provides officers with the power to conduct stop searches on anyone in this area. In a Facebook post explaining what was happening in the area, Police thanked the public for the support they'd shown 'as we carry out these searches'.

Prevention Inspector Aidan Cornwall, of Hastings & Rother Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:

“We would like to reassure the public that we have not received further reports of violence in the area, however as our investigation is ongoing, this order will remain in place at this time.

“We ask the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to us online. Alternatively, you can ring 101 or speak to one of our officers in the area. Always call 999 in an emergency.

“If you have any information about the incident itself, please contact us, quoting Operation Beaumont, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”