Armed police arrest three men at Sussex beauty spot

Armed police arrested three people at Birling Gap near Eastbourne this morning.
Armed police at Birling Gap. Picture: Raymond HughesArmed police at Birling Gap. Picture: Raymond Hughes
Armed police at Birling Gap. Picture: Raymond Hughes

About three people were seen being placed in handcuffs by armed officers.

According to Sussex Police, three men who were in a car parked at the beauty spot were arrested by firearms officers at 8am on suspicion of being in possession of offensive weapons.

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The men, aged 36, 20 and 2,1 all from Croydon, are currently in custody.

The 36-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of failing to appear at court.

This article originally appeared on our sister website Eastbourne Herald.

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