Battle pair arrested over alley attack on woman

Two people from Battle were arrested after an assault on a woman in an alleyway.
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Pic Steve Robards SUS-150531-082151001web standing-images. Sussex Police.
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web standing-images. Sussex Police. Pic Steve Robards SUS-150531-082151001

The victim was walking through the alleyway between Robertson Street and Claremont in Hastings when a fight between a group of people broke out at 1am.

She suffered a black eye, bruised ribs and bruising to her arms and chest and went to hospital for treatment.

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A 45-year-old man from Battle was arrested on suspicion of assault and resisting arrest and a 45-year-old Battle woman was arrested on suspicion of assault.

They were both questioned and bailed until May 27.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police by emailing [email protected] or ring 101 quoting serial 76 of 30/04.

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