Two Arrested After Reports Of Brawl, Suspected Arson And Burglary In Rustington

Tuesday, 18 August 2020 17:06

By Charlotte Baker @Ch4rtweets

Two men have been arrested after a string of reported offences in Rustington on Monday.

Police said they received reports of an altercation involving between six and eight young men on the beach front near Sea Lane, at around 8pm.

According to officers, one of the men is believed to have been knocked unconscious and was driven away in a white Ford Focus.

A couple of hours later, police received a report of a van being set alight in Ascot Way, and a burglary at a property in Ashton Gardens.

Police believe the three incidents could be linked.

A 23-year-old man from Rustington was arrested on suspicion on violent disorder.

A 28-year-old man from Littlehampton was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving while disqualified, taking a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, violent disorder, burglary and criminal damage.

The pair remained in custody on Tuesday evening.

Anyone with information is urged to contact 101, quoting reference 1438 of 17/08.

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