Furious row over French-owned British beach descended into gun battle

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A furious row over a French-owned beach in Sussex descended into a gun battle, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.Locals have been unable to access the West Beach in Newhaven since 2008 due to a French company that owns the beach erecting high fencing and razor wire.

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Since 2008, the beach has been the scene of repeated vandalism and break-ins, with residents arguing they should be within their rights to enjoy the beach.On June 24, more than 100 people cut through the padlock on the metal gates with an angle grinder and invaded the beach during the heatwave.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A court heard during the break-in, Michael Tuson, 44, pointed an air rifle at a security camera and opened fire.The shooting caused £5,000 worth of damage, with Judge Stephen Mooney describing the act as a "gross act of stupidity".Tuson pleaded guilty to shooting the camera and to having an imitation firearm in a public place.Judge Mooney said the shooting has achieved local notoriety....

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