Two boys arrested following Horsham skate park attacks
A pair of teenagers were assaulted twice across a few hours earlier this month
Police are appealing for witnesses following two linked assaults at Horsham Park skate park earlier this month.
Around 4pm last Monday (March 1st), two boys aged 15 and 16 were assaulted by two other boys.
One of the victims had a breeze block thrown at him and both boys were punched and kicked.
Later that evening, around 6pm, the two victims were with a group of friends and were chased by the same suspects from the earlier incident.
During this attack, the 15-year-old victim suffered a puncture wound to his back and stomach which required hospital attention.
The second assault happened near the under pass heading towards New Street.
A 17-year-old boy from Worthing has been arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of cannabis and criminal damage, and a 16-year-old boy from Croydon on suspicion of wounding with intent.
Both have been released on conditional bail until March 30th, pending further investigations.
Detective Constable Colin Taylor, of the Adur, Worthing and Horsham Investigations Team, said:
“We are aware of issues surrounding youth violence in the area, and we are working with partners including the local authority to provide education and enforcement. This includes an increase in high visibility patrols for public reassurance.
“We must be clear that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated, and anyone caught and convicted of offences will be dealt with robustly.”