Emergency services in Burgess Hill: armed police and bomb disposal van spotted after report of 'suspicious package'

Police cars, ambulances and a fire engine have been spotted in Burgess Hill this afternoon (Thursday, July 28) after reports of an incident around The Brow area.

By Lawrence Smith

Published 28th Jul 2022, 15:42 BST

Updated 28th Jul 2022, 17:23 BST

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There have also been reports of a helicopter at the scene at about 3pm and other photos show armed police and a bomb disposal van.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “On Thursday (July 28) police have responded to a report of a suspicious package in The Brow, Burgess Hill, at 1.48pm.

“The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have attended and put in a 100m cordon.

Armed police have also been spotted at the incident

“Some of the roads in the surrounding area are likely to be closed for some time and there is a heightened police presence in the area.

“The public are urged to avoid the location while the incident is being dealt with.”

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said they are assisting Sussex Police with the ongoing incident and said The Brow and surrounding roads ‘are expected to be closed for some time’.

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