Man charged with possession of ‘slingshot and ball bearings’ in Hastings town centre

Officers were called to Hastings town centre on Saturday afternoon (November 6) following reports of a man causing a disturbance and behaving in an aggressive manner.
By Alex Watts
Published 9th Nov 2021, 09:35 BST
Updated 9th Nov 2021, 17:11 BST
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Two police cars arrived near the old Debenhams building in Robertson Street.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Officers later detained a man and during a search, found and seized a slingshot and metal ball bearings.”

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William Mugwagwa, 41, unemployed, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He has been released on bail to appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 8.