Armed police surround Worthing property in large emergency incident

Emergency services, including armed police, have responded to an incident in Worthing.
By John Holden
Published 16th Jan 2020, 09:30 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2020, 09:52 BST
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Pictures show armed police and members of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service in Broadwater Street West this morning (January 16).

Armed police appeared to be surrounding a shop, with a dog unit also in attendance.

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A spokesman for Sussex Police confirmed armed officers were on the scene following 'concerns for the welfare of a man'.

Emergency services at the sceneEmergency services at the scene
Emergency services at the scene

Broadwater Street West has been closed in both directions and the police helicopter has been seen hovering overhead.

A spokesman from the fire service confirmed crews had been called at 8.28am and the incident was ongoing.

The road has been closed in both directions while emergency services work at the scene.