UPDATED: 25/07/2025 @15:17 - Armed response in Chichester

Armed officers in Chichester

An incident in Chichester has prompted an armed response.

Armed officers were spotted in Southgate in Chichester on Wednesday afternoon.

Witnesses described a heavy police presence.

Here is the latest statement from Sussex Police: "On Wednesday, July 23, officers executed a warrant at an address in Southgate, Chichester as part of an ongoing fraud investigation.

Four individuals were arrested on suspicion of fraud related offences and they have since been bailed.

Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this stage."

We will provide more updates on this story as they become available.

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