Armed Police In Gun Find After Eastbourne Supermarket Disturbance

Sunday, 20 June 2021 09:19

By John Warburton @Warblefly

A gun has been taken away by police after two men were arrested in connection with a disturbance at a supermarket in Eastbourne.

Officers said armed police and others attended the Tesco in the Langney Shopping Centre shortly after 12 noon on Friday (June 18), when a member of the public alerted centre security to two men "causing alarm".

An off-duty police officer also reportedly intervened as two suspects were attempting to leave the store.

Two men, both aged 18 and from Eastbourne, were arrested on suspicion of public order offences.

They were questioned and subsequently released on bail.

Police confirmed that a firearm was recovered from the scene.

They said enquiries are continuing, and police are keen to speak to any witnesses, particularly the member of the public who saw and heard the men and alerted security staff.

Anyone who saw what happened or who has any other information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 536 of 18/06.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers welcomes anonymous reports on 0800 555 111.

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