Armed police called to Eastbourne property in 'hoax call'
Armed police were called to a property in Eastbourne.
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Police said they responded to a report of a disturbance in Sevenoaks Road at around about 7.30am this morning (Monday, May 30).
A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “A section of the road was temporarily closed as a precaution, however it was quickly established there was no threat to anyone at the property or in the local area.
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Hide Ad“The report is being investigated as a hoax call, and our enquiries are ongoing.”
An eye-witness said armed officers attended the incident.