Major emergency response to incident in Eastbourne as road taped off by police and officer seen with riot shield

Police officers and firefighters have been pictured on Pevensey Road this evening (Thursday, April 3).

The road has been taped off whilst the incident is ongoing.

At least one member of emergency service personnel appears to be carrying a riot shield and wearing a helmet.

A police van and a car have been pictured – whilst there are also three fire service vehicles at the scene.

A statement from Sussex Police, sent at approximately midnight, read: “Police are currently responding to a report of a man on a ledge above a second-floor window of a property in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne.

"A road closure and cordon has been put in place as a precaution while officers engage with the man. The incident is ongoing at this time.”

Police added that officers would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the incident is dealt with.

UPDATE: Eastbourne police incident: Man arrested amid late-night road closure