Armed police dealing with ongoing incident in Eastbourne
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According to Sussex Police, officers were called to a domestic incident at Compton Street at around 12.15pm.
A spokesperson said: "Officers are currently on the scene and trying to engage with a man thought to be inside one of the properties. No one else is known to be inside the property at this time.
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According to eye witness Antony Meadley, the road has been closed and more than ten police vehicles are on the scene.
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