GATWICK — LocationGatwick  Police Snatch Suspect Carrying Fake Guns A man was arrested at Gatwick...

Published: 2:28 pm February 20, 2026
Updated: 2:25 am February 23, 2026
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Police Snatch Suspect Carrying Fake Guns

A man was arrested at Gatwick Airport today after reports of a gunman on a train sparked panic. British Transport Police (BTP) received a call at 12:45pm claiming a man was armed with a firearm on a train from Brighton.

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Sussex Police quickly detained the man when the train pulled into Gatwick Airport station 40 minutes later. Officers confirmed the man was in possession of two imitation firearms and arrested him on the spot.

Train Services Disrupted But Back to Normal

Investigations are ongoing as police comb through the incident. Meanwhile, Southern Railway warned passengers that trains could not call at Gatwick Airport for a short period.

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