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Armed Man Arrested on Train, Services Disrupted at Gatwick

2/20/2026

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On February 20, 2026, the British Transport Police arrested a man carrying two imitation firearms on a train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport.
The report was received at 12:45 PM, and officers met the train at Gatwick.
Southern Railway announced Gatwick stops were suspended, and normal services resumed after 2:30 PM.
Thameslink and Gatwick Express services were also impacted during the disruption.
The investigation is ongoing.

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Story summary

On February 20, 2026, the British Transport Police arrested a man carrying two imitation firearms on a train from Brighton to Gatwick Airport.
The report was received at 12:45 PM, and officers met the train at Gatwick.
Southern Railway announced Gatwick stops were suspended, and normal services resumed after 2:30 PM.
Thameslink and Gatwick Express services were also impacted during the disruption.
The investigation is ongoing.