TWO people have been arrested after gunshots were reported in Brighton this morning.

Police responded after a member of the public reported hearing what they believed to be a gun being fired in Manor Hill, Brighton, at 7.50am.

A search of the area was carried out and two people were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

They currently remain in custody.

The Argus understands that several schools told parents to stay at home and not to bring their children in while police made the area safe.

No one was harmed in the incident and no firearm was seen or discovered, police said.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Police responded after a member of public reported hearing what they believed to be gunshots in Manor Hill, Brighton, at 7.50am on Tuesday.

"A search was carried out of the area and two people were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and are in custody.

"No one was harmed and no firearm was seen or discovered."