BREAKING NEWS: Man shot in Barnham

A man in his 50s suffered a superficial injury to his chin this morning (Tuesday, October 14) following a shooting at his home in Gospond Road.

The incident took place around 7.30am and the man is being treated by paramedics.

Inspector Neal Harvey said: “The man suffered a minor injury and has told us he was shot by a man he knows following a domestic dispute.

“We are actively seeking the suspect and officers are providing reassurance to people in the area.”

Parents of pupils at St Philip Howard School have been sent a message saying students are being kept inside and at the front of the school until further notice.

Anyone with any information on the incident should call Sussex Police on 101.