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Gatwick Airport Rail Station Reopens After Arrest Over Imitation Firearms

The reported weapons were imitation, according to British Transport Police.

Overview

  • British Transport Police received a report at 12:45pm of a man on a Brighton train believed to have a firearm.
  • Sussex Police met the train on arrival at 1:25pm at Gatwick and arrested a man carrying two imitation firearms.
  • The station was evacuated and cordoned as emergency services, including BTP and Sussex Police, responded to the incident.
  • Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Southern said all lines have reopened, with operators warning of residual delays and advising extra time for journeys.
  • Airport terminal operations were reported to be largely unaffected while rail services recovered.