Armed police in Worthing

Credit: Mike Beeston - V2 Radio

Updated 09/07/2025 @12:40 - Armed police have been spotted in Worthing

Armed police have attended an address in Worthing.

A 25-year-old man was arrested at a property on Grafton Road earlier today on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

He remains in custody at this time, and an investigation is ongoing.

Sussex Police say there’s an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the public.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Police attended an address in Grafton Road, Worthing, on 9 July, and a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

He remains in custody at this time and the police investigation is ongoing.

This incident is not believed to have posed a wider risk to the public, and there will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the public while the matter is investigated.*

 

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