Man in Eastbourne calls police claiming to be in possession of a firearm
A man called police last week telling officers he had a firearm.
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Sussex Police confirmed officers attended Harbour Quay at around 10am on August 25 after a man contacted police to say he was in possession of a firearm.
Officers ‘were able to safely detain the man and recover a BB gun,’ a police spokesperson said.
Police said after initial enquiries, the man was released from custody and passed into the care of health professionals.