Armed police make arrest on A27 in Worthing

Up to ten police vehicles – some carrying armed officers – were seen on the A27 near Offington roundabout around 4.45pm.

According to an eye-witness, police cars were seen ‘blistering through Arundel’ towards Worthing.

An occupant of a white van, with smashed windows, was arrested at the scene. It came after a reported ‘hard stop’ on approach to the roundabout, on the eastbound carriageway.

As of Monday afternoon (January 27), Sussex Police has been unable to provide details about the incident. This story will be updated when an official statement is released.

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