Appeal for witnesses following assault in Crawley

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in High Street, Crawley, just after 2.30am on Sunday, January 29.

Officers responded to an altercation involving a group of people outside Octopvs Bar.

Detective Constable Alicia Smith said: “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or has video footage of the altercations outside the bar. Our enquiries are ongoing and someone could have evidence which could assist our investigation.”

A 32-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault and racially aggravated harassment, a 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated harassment and a 35 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

They have been released on police bail until April 22 while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information which could assist officers with their investigation is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial number 169 of 29/01.

Alternatively this can be reported to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.