Police investigations were carried out at the scene
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A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in Lewes town centre, Sussex Police have said.
Officers said they were called to Southover High Street in the East Sussex town by a member of the public on Tuesday evening.
A spokesman for the force said the injured man had been taken to hospital.
He said the incident at about 1920 BST had involved a firearm. Local residents described the area as quiet, and said they were shocked by what had happened.
Southover High Street was closed on Tuesday evening while police investigations were carried out.