A man has appeared in court to face firearms and drugs charges following police searches in Hastings last Friday (April, 17). It's after amed officers and local detectives searched two addresses, one in Grove Road, and one in Harkness Drive at around 5am. Police said there was no violence or injury during the operation, and no shots were fired. Joshua Sawyer, 29, unemployed, of Grove Road, appeared in custody at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Saturday (April, 18), charged with possession as a prohibited person of an imitation firearm, a replica shotgun, with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of shotgun ammunition, and possession of cocaine with intent to supply. He was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on May 15. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live.You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.
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