Two police cars arrived near the old Debenhams building in Robertson Street. A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Officers later detained a man and during a search, found and seized a slingshot and metal ball bearings.” William Mugwagwa, 41, unemployed, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has been released on bail to appear at Hastings Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 8.