39 Horsham lawbreakers arrested within first days of New Year

Officers say that among strings of offences committed were assault, criminal damage, drink driving, theft and drug driving.

They all happened within just a four-day period.

A spokesperson said: “During the period between 30th December and 2nd January, our officers and custody centres were busy again with around 39 arrests across the Horsham and Worthing district policing teams.”

Anyone with any information about a crime is asked to call police on 101.