Armed police in Crawley

A Crawley man has been arrested following a stand-off with armed police.

The incident occurred yesterday - a road closure and cordon were put in place - after officers attempted to execute an arrest warrant at an address on Broomdashers Road, and a man climbed onto a window ledge.

Sussex Police say a 24-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested.

On social media, Crawley Police released the following statement: "Earlier today (Tuesday, 20 May), officers were executing a warrant at an address in Broomdashers Road, Crawley, when a man climbed onto a window ledge.

"A road closure and cordon were put in place to ensure the safety of the individual, our officers and the wider public.

"We can confirm that a 24-year-old man, from Crawley, has now been safely arrested.

"Thank you to the public for your patience and understanding while the incident was ongoing."

 

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