Large emergency response in Worthing as teenage girl arrested

A teenage girl has been arrested in an incident in Worthing that led to a large police response.

By James Butler

Published 24th Dec 2019, 10:28 BST

Updated 24th Dec 2019, 10:29 BST

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According to an eyewitness, there were around 10 police cars in South Farm Road, Worthing, on Sunday, December 22.

Sussex Police has now revealed what happened.

A spokesman said that officers were sent to the scene at 7.05pm 'following concerns for a teenage girl'.

The scene of the incident in Clifton Road, Worthing

Once they arrived, two police officers were assaulted and had minor injuries.

The spokesman said: "A 16-year-old girl from Worthing, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and later charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place, common assault and the assault of an emergency worker.

"She was released on bail and will appear at Worthing Youth Court on January 9."