A TEENAGER has been charged after shots were allegedly fired in a busy college.
Sandijs Dreimanis, of Barton Walk, Crawley, was arrested after gunshots were reported at the site in College Road on Monday.
Two people sustained minor injuries, that were not gunshot wounds and presented themselves to a walk-in medical centre.
Sussex Police said a blank firing handgun and a knife were seized from the scene.
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- The 18-year-old has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of a bladed article on a school premises.
He has been remanded to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court today.
A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Officers continue to work with the college and the local authority to manage the welfare and wellbeing of those involved, including students.
"Anyone with any information can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Reset."
Crawley College is assisting Sussex Police with its investigation, and has confirmed that the college will be closed until at least Thursday 29 April.
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