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Two arrested and axe seized following altercation on train in East Sussex
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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon after an altercation on a train near Cooksbridge. Specialist firearm officers responded to Haywards Heath station following reports of an axe, though police confirmed there was no evidence anyone was struck. The incident caused delays to train services between Brighton and Haywards Heath for up to three hours.
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- Two men were arrested and remain in police custody following an altercation on a train in the Cooksbridge area.
- An axe was seized by police, though there is no evidence that anyone was struck by it.
- Specialist firearm officers were deployed to Haywards Heath station after reports of the weapon.
- British Transport Police believe the individuals involved knew each other and left the train at Cooksbridge.
- The incident caused train service disruptions between Brighton and Haywards Heath for up to three hours.