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Man On Worthing Street Threatened With Apparent Firearm: One Arrest

Scene of the alleged threat: Littlehampton Road, Worthing (Map: © Contributors to OpenStreetMap)

A 24-year-old man from Worthing has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm, in connection with a man walking through the town being reportedly threatened with a gun.

The victim was walking west along Littlehampton Road, near the Sainsbury’s store and the junctions of Northfield Road and Chantry Road, when a white Ford Transit Tipper drove slowly alongside him.

The passenger in the vehicle pointed what the victim believed to be a black handgun at him and imitated a shooting motion.

The vehicle then drove off, with police saying the pedestrian was left feeling shaken and distressed.

It happened around 9.45am on Tuesday, February 2 and police are asking for anyone who witnessed the matter or who may have any relevant CCTV or dash cam footage from the area to get in touch. 

Members of the public can report online or by calling 101 quoting serial 324 of 02/02.

Alternatively, reports can be made via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The arrested man has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

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