Man arrested after six hour police stand-off in Worthing

Thursday, 16 January 2020 15:48

Police have confirmed a man has been arrested after a stand-off in Worthing's Broadwater that lasted six hours. Officers, including armed specialists, joined other emergency services in attending a property in Broadwater Street West around 8.35am this morning (Thursday, 16). Police said concerns were expressed for a man who was threatening to harm himself. A stand-off then began, as the man refused police invitations to leave the flat. Officers said he emerged from the property just before 2.30pm. One man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, and on suspicion of making threats to cause criminal damage. According to police, he remains in custody as an investigation continues. Adur and Worthing Chief Inspector Sarah Leadbeatter said: "We would like to thank the public for their patience while we were dealing with this incident and apologise for any inconvenience caused by part of the road being closed. "This was an isolated incident, not involving a firearm, contained within the property with no wider threat to the community, including the local schools." More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex. If you enjoyed reading this story, 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.