Armed police called to Hassocks following report of man with knife

By Lawrence Smith
Published 19th Oct 2021, 10:20 BST
Updated 22nd Oct 2021, 16:53 BST
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Armed officers were called to Hassocks yesterday after receiving reports of a man with a knife, Sussex Police have said.

A police spokesman said the incident happened around 1.30pm on Monday (October 18).

UPDATE: Police have confirmed that the man has been released without charge.

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“Police were called to the Hassocks area following reports of a man in possession of a knife,” he said.

Sussex Police said armed officers were called to Hassocks after receiving reports of a man with a knife.Sussex Police said armed officers were called to Hassocks after receiving reports of a man with a knife.
Sussex Police said armed officers were called to Hassocks after receiving reports of a man with a knife.

“Armed officers attended and safely detained a man on Dale Avenue,” the police spokesman added.

“He was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and remains in custody while enquiries continue,” he said.