Worthing armed stand-off: Pictures show police with riot gear and automatic weapons surrounding building

A major road in Worthing has been closed for almost six hours after armed police joined a stand-off outside a property.

Sussex Police said officers were called to Broadwater Street West at 8.35am amid concerns for the welfare of a man inside a property. These pictures show officers with riot shields and automatic weapons moving around the back of the building. The incident is ongoing, but updates will come when more information becomes available.

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