Photos show destruction left behind after police incident at East Sussex shop

Police officers arrived in their numbers at the Farrow & Ball paint shop, in Western Road, on Wednesday afternoon (October 8).

Paint cans were reportedly thrown and windows were damaged during the dramatic incident.

Sussex Police were initially alerted to reports of a man ‘acting erratically and causing a disturbance’ about 3.25pm.

Police said the man refused to comply and ‘threw objects at the officers’.

"He was eventually restrained safely and has been taken to hospital for medical treatment,” a statement read.

"No one was hurt in the incident.

"The road was closed while officers dealt with the incident but has now re-opened."

On its website, the shop encourages people to ‘step into a world of paint and paper’ at the Farrow & Ball showroom.

They added: “Explore all of our paint shades – past and present – or discover ways to add wallpaper to your space, with our entire collection of pattern and colour to browse. And if you have any questions about creating colour schemes, choosing finishes or even what colour to paint your ceiling, just ask. Our team of experts are always happy to help – sometimes, you simply can’t beat being face-to-face.”

It is unclear when the store will reopen after the incident on Wednesday. Scroll down and click through to see photos from the scene.