A 46-year-old Crawley man has admitted possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after an incident at Gatwick Airport.

David Sheehan, 46, of Curteys Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, pleaded guilty at Hove Crown Court today.

He was arrested at the airport after an incident in which armed police used a Taser stun gun.

Sheehan is due to be sentenced at the same court on 21 January.