Armed police were called to Brighton’s city center on Friday, August 9th, following reports of...
Published: 3:54 am August 21, 2024
Updated: 4:53 am September 7, 2025
Armed Police Respond to Firearm Scare in Brighton’s City Centre

Armed police were called to Brighton’s city centre on Friday, August 9th, following reports of a man brandishing what appeared to be a firearm on Trafalgar Street.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police confirmed the incident, stating, “Armed officers responded to a report that a man had a suspected firearm in Trafalgar Street, Brighton on Friday, August 9 at around 2.50pm.”

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