Pictures from the scene show a huge emergency response on First Avenue, which was closed by police at around 9.30pm.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was also called to help with the search for a possible gunman.
A suspect was eventually arrested and Chief Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw said the incident ‘is not terrorist-related’. Read more here
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Armed police responded to reports of gunshots on a road in Hove on Sunday night (September 19). SUS-210920-090715001 Photo: eddie mitchell
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Armed police responded to reports of gunshots on a road in Hove on Sunday night (September 19). SUS-210920-090715001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
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Armed police responded to reports of gunshots on a road in Hove on Sunday night (September 19). SUS-210920-091018001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL
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Armed police responded to reports of gunshots on a road in Hove on Sunday night (September 19). SUS-210920-090812001 Photo: EDDIE MITCHELL