Armed police 'negotiating arrest' of man in Bognor Regis incident

Armed officers have been called to an ongoing incident in Maple Gardens where a man is reported to have bee making threats.

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Police have assured the public there is 'no known risk' to the community.

In a brief statement on social media, a spokesman for Arun Police said: "We are currently responding to an incident in Maple Gardens, Bognor Regis.

"Negotiations for the arrest of a man are ongoing, and due to reported threats, armed officers have containment of the scene. There is no known risk to the wider community at this time."

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