Appeal after assault in Worthing town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Chatsworth Road, Worthing, on Friday morning (Friday, July 19).
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jul 2013, 16:19 BST

It was reported that a man approached two women in the car park at the Guildbourne Centre, and pushed one of them, causing a cut to her head.

Two men, friends of the women, went to their aide.

A 29-year-old suffered a stab wound to his back, for which he has been treated, and released from Worthing hospital. The other man, aged 26, suffered a cut to his hand.

The incident happened at about 2.30am.

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DC Laura Sinden said: “This was a nasty attack which escalated with the use of a knife. I would ask anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward. “Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting serial 125 19/7 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

A 22-year old man is in custody helping police with their enquiries.