Further arrests and weapons recovered in St Leonards investigation

Police pictured in St Leonards

Police have made further arrests in connection with an armed incident in Theaklen Drive, St Leonards, on Tuesday (24 January) .

Officers have also carried out warrants at two addresses in Stonehouse Drive and have recovered several weapons, including what is believed to be a blank firing pistol, blank firing ammunition, along with drugs and mobile phones.

A 16-year-old boy from Battle has been arrested on suspicion of affray, being in possession of an offensive weapon and being in possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A.

A 29-year-old man from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, has also been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and being concerned in the supply of a class A drug.

They remain in police custody at this time.

Police patrols in St Leonards

A Section 60 order for the Hollington area of St Leonards which has allowed officers to conduct stop searches on anyone in area has now been lifted.

Chief Inspector Jay Mendis-Gunasekera said: "We would like to thank the public for their support and understanding while we conduct this fast-paced investigation.

"We ask anyone to report any suspicious activity to Sussex Police online, ring 101 or speak to one of our officers in the area. Always call 999 in an emergency.

"If you have any information about the incident itself, please contact Sussex Police quoting Operation Beaumont, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."