Eastbourne man arrested following imitation firearm incident

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen with a fake firearm in Eastbourne.
Sam Pole
By Sam Pole
Published 20th Mar 2024, 15:00 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2024, 16:09 BST
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At around 9.20pm on Thursday, 14 March, it was reported to officers that a person was in possession of a firearm at Cineworld in The Beacon, Terminus Road.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Armed officers responded to the scene to minimise the threat to the public and it was discovered that the weapons were fake.

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“Clarence Jarquin, 45, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne was arrested and later charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and obstructing an officer from performing their duty.

Clarence Jarquin, 45, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne was arrested and later charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and obstructing an officer from performing their duty.Clarence Jarquin, 45, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne was arrested and later charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and obstructing an officer from performing their duty.
Clarence Jarquin, 45, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne was arrested and later charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and obstructing an officer from performing their duty.

“He has been released on conditional bail and is due to appear at a court to be fixed on Monday, 15 April.”

Witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 1397 of 15/03.