Police called to '˜fighting' on Eastbourne pier
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Police were called to Eastbourne pier after reports of '˜fighting' this afternoon (Tuesday).
Officers arrived at the scene around 2.15pm, but found the reported group of ‘street drinkers’ were not fighting – according to police.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said, “We responded to a report of a group of street drinkers fighting near Eastbourne Pier.
“When we arrived at the scene the group were not fighting and they were moved on.”
Photo by Paul Alliston.