A27 at Lewes re-opens after closure - police

A section of the A27 was closed in both directions due to an incident, police said

A section of the A27 in East Sussex, which was closed in both directions earlier, has been re-opened, police have confirmed.

The road between Southerham and Ashcombe roundabouts, near Lewes, was fully closed as Sussex Police attended to an incident.

A police spokesperson said: "We acknowledge the inconvenience a major road closure can cause to motorists, however it is imperative that we ensure the safety of the public.

"The road is now fully re-open. Thank you for your understanding."