Helicopter search as people seen leaving lorry in Icklesham

Four people, including a lorry driver, were arrested in Icklesham today (Monday, August 3).

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Police were called to the A259 at around 3.40pm following witness reports of a number of people getting out of the back of a lorry parked in a layby.

The police helicopter was deployed as part of the investigation.

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A Sussex Police spokesman said four men, including the lorry driver, have so far been arrested.

Police told the Observer the incident is ongoing and no further details are currently available.

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