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Suspect, who lives with his parents, reportedly frustrated with his studies and had struggled during lockdown
Two teachers injured and a man arrested following rampage at Crawley College in West Sussex on Monday
A neighbour said the suspect was having problems and had been struggling with lockdowns
Armed police officers and snipers responded to reports of gunshot fire at the site on Monday afternoon
Police confirmed that a man, 18 and from Crawley, was arrested and remains in custody for questioning
1/1 A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of possessing an imitation firearm after reports of shots being fired at a college. Sandijs Dreimanis appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court in connection with the incident at Crawley College on Monday. Previously The Argus reported how armed police were called to the area at 3.10pm. It was reported that a man allegedly carrying a gun was tackled by teachers at the college. Two people sustained minor injuries, which 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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Wednesday, 28th April 2021, 9:00 am
Shortly after 3.10pm, police received reports of shots being fired at the site in College Road.
Officers swiftly responded to the scene, where the suspect had been detained by two college employees; a teacher and a member of support staff, police said.
A blank firing handgun and a knife were seized, and at 3.20pm an 18-year-old man from Crawley was arrested, confirmed police.
Officers at the scene on Monday
Two people sustained minor injuries – not gunshot wounds – and presented themselves to a walk-in medical centre.
Police said: “Thankfully, no other injuries were reported.”
Sandijs Dreimanis, 18, of Barton Walk in Crawley, 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, police confirmed.