Armed stand-off between man and police in Rustington

Residents in a street in Rustington have been evacuated amid a stand-off between police and a man.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Sep 2017, 20:30 BST
Updated 18th Sep 2017, 09:57 BST

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Armed police have been sent to the scene. Picture by Eddie MitchellArmed police have been sent to the scene. Picture by Eddie Mitchell
Armed police have been sent to the scene. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

The incident started this evening (Saturday, September 16) in Artex Avenue.

According to a witness armed police have been drafted to the area, as well as a negotiator to liaise between the man and police.

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The witness added that the man is believed to be armed with a machete.

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