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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in an East Sussex village on suspicion of possession of a bladed article, according to police.

Police said they responded to a report of a man seen with a knife in New Road, Hellingly, at around 9.20am on Wednesday, August 2.

A Sussex Police spokesperson added: “A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Hellingly on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and possession of a class B drug, namely cannabis, with intent to supply. He remains in police custody at this time.”

Officers have thanked the public for their patience while this matter was dealt with.

An eye-witness said armed police, a helicopter and a dog unit were called to the incident.

Teenager arrested in Sussex village on suspicion of possession of a bladed article