Sussex Police have confirmed that a suspected firearm sighting was just a 14-year-old boy in fancy dress carrying a toy gun.
Schools lockdown after toy gun alert
Officers rushed to Frith Road, Bognor Regis at around 11.10am on Wednesday 22 October following calls from worried locals.
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As a safety measure, several nearby schools briefly locked down while searches were carried out. All schools later reopened once the situation was clarified.
Chief Inspector reassures the public
“I’d like to reassure the community that we have identified the person involved, a 14-year-old local boy wearing fancy dress,” said Chief Inspector Dave Groombridge.
“I’m pleased to confirm there is no threat to the wider community.”
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