Two teenagers have been arrested following a report of an officer being assaulted during a police pursuit in Burgess Hill.
Police, alongside the National Police Air Service (NPAS), were called at around 10.45am on Monday (March 4) to reports of two men stealing motorbikes in Junction Road.
A pursuit was authorised, and the two stolen bikes were stopped on Eastdale Road.
It is believed an officer was kicked in the face during the incident and was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.
Two teenagers were swiftly detained.
A 16-year-old boy from Horsham was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
A 17-year-old boy from Burgess Hill was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, two counts of assaulting a police officer, failing to stop, and failing to comply with a roadside preliminary fit test, breath test and drug wipe.
They have both been released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.
Witnesses or anyone with any information is urged to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 356 of 04/03.
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