Shoppers called the police when they spotted a man wielding a knife in Eastbourne town centre.
The man, described by police as a tramp, was seen walking around yesterday afternoon with a blade in his hand.
Officers spotted him and pounced as he walked along Terminus Road at about 2pm.
Nobody was hurt. Officers have not yet confirmed whether the man will be charged with any offence.
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