Man charged after firearm spotted at Maresfield Services in Uckfield
Published 8th Jan 2026, 17:12 GMT
Sussex Police have announced that a man has been charged following a report that a firearm had been seen at Maresfield Services in Uckfield.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “At around 11pm on Tuesday, January 6, a man was reportedly seen in the area with a firearm in his possession.
“Officers, including an armed response, attended the scene. Fast time enquiries led to the discovery of a vehicle the suspect was believed to have left the area in.
“An address linked to the vehicle was attended, and a 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an air weapon in a public place.”
Police continued: “On Wednesday, January 7, Johnjoe Doyle, of Nevil Road in Uckfield was charged with the same offence and has been bailed to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court on February 13.”