ARMED POLICE officers arrested a man outside a court today after reports he was carrying a knife.

The 27-year-old was arrested at Hove Crown Court on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and taken to custody.

A knife was later recovered at the scene.

The court was shut while the incident was dealt with and nearby Lansdowne Road was closed to traffic.

Sussex Police said: “We would like to thank the public for their patience while we dealt with the incident.”