Two men arrested as armed police are called to Eastbourne altercation

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Two men, aged 18 and 22, were arrested after armed police attended an ‘altercation’ in Eastbourne, officers have said.

Police said they responded to a report of an altercation between two men, with one possibly in possession of a bladed article, in Milfoil Drive at around 1pm on Tuesday, February 21.

Some of the officers that attended were armed, according to a resident.

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Officers said they attended the scene and recovered two bladed articles from an address in Milfoil Drive.

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Police in Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne. Picture from a resident

A Sussex Police spokesperson added: "A 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on police bail until May 22. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and has been released on police bail until May 21.

"The public can expect to see a visible police presence in the area while officers conduct their enquiries.”

Police said there was not any danger to the wider community.

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Police in Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne. Picture from a resident