Primary school lockdown prompts police arrest in Barcombe
Sussex Police detain man over possession of knife
A primary school in Barcombe was temporarily placed under lockdown after concerns arose over a man's behaviour in the village.
Sussex Police swiftly intervened, leading to the arrest of a man on suspicion of possession of a knife.
The primary school secured its premises as a precaution while police addressed the report at around 3:30pm.
The arrested man remains in police custody, and authorities have emphasized that the incident appeared isolated, posing no wider threat to the community.
Police are continuing to investigate and encourage anyone with more information to report it online to Sussex Police, quoting serial number 931.