Letter: Concerns over Horsham Novartis '˜training site'

I have observed of late that the Ex-Novartis site is being used as a training ground for the emergency services.
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This I understand as this site is now owned by West Sussex County Council and in its present state allows a huge area for tactical training.

However, I was somewhat alarmed to observe armed police hiding in bushes adjacent to Parsonage Road.These looked like storm troopers with guns.

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This road is used by many including children with all the activities in full view, perhaps the police and others may be a little more thoughtful.

We understand that our country is on a high alert in respect of a terrorist attack and with the history of the ex-Novartis site this may cause alarm.

I suggest if this site is used for extensive training it may be wise to erect a hording on the Parsonage Road aspect if this is not possible then perhaps notices should be erected to describe these training activities are in progress.

Tony Hicks

Broome Close, Horsham