A RUCKSACK stuffed with guns was found dumped.

Police are investigating the discovery in woods near Patching, Worthing on Friday.

A concerned person rang in after spotting the bag in trees in Arundel Road at 4.30pm.

Officers say the firearms were “viable”, but say there have been no recent reports of injuries from guns or shots being fired in the area.

Detective Inspector Alan Pack said: “We would like to praise the member of the public who made the right decision to contact us when they noticed something suspicious and out of place.

“The bag and the firearms have been seized by officers and removed from the scene.

“We are appealing to anyone who noticed anyone acting suspiciously in this area at this time to make contact with us as you may hold vital information to our investigation.”

Information can be reported online or by calling 101 quoting 1142 of 18/10.