Arrest made after Horsham assault

Police appealing for witnesses after man attacked by car thieves

The junction of Lambs Farm Road and Honeysuckle Walk, Horsham
Author: Mike DraperPublished 4th Apr 2021

Sussex Police received reports of two men breaking into two vehicles in Lambs Farm Road in Horsham around midday on Sunday 28 March 2021.

The pair walked into Honeysuckle Walk where they allegedly assaulted another man. The victim suffered minor injuries, which he received medical treatment for.

DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECTS

The two men were described as white and in their thirties. One was described as being average build, around 5' 9", with brown hair and he was wearing a black Puffer jacket, dark coloured jogging bottoms, grey trainers and with a lanyard hanging out of his pocket.

The second suspect was described as wearing a navy jumper, a silver watch, a white t-shirt dark coloured trousers and black shoes.

ARREST MADE

A 30-year-old man from Oxford was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a person thereby causing them actual bodily harm, criminal damage and theft from a motor vehicle. He has been released under investigation while enquiries are ongoing.

An area search was conducted for the second suspect but he wasn't found.

If anyone noticed any suspicious behaviour or witnessed the assault please report this information to Police either online or call 101 quoting serial 501 of 28/03.

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