Hastings woman released on police bail as search for wanted man continues

Zak Marsden, 32, is wanted for failing to appear at court on an assault charge, and is also wanted for interview about reports of criminal damage, according to police.

Police said Marsden is wanted on a court warrant for failing to appear at Brighton Magistrates Court on December 3, charged with assaulting a woman known to him at an address in the city. During January, reports were received of windows at the address being deliberately smashed, police added.

Marsden is described as being white, 5ft 6in, of large build, with blue eyes, a shaved head and a tattoo on his neck and he has links to the Brighton and Hastings areas.

During the search for Marsden, three people, two men both aged 30, from Newhaven and Hove, and a woman, aged 26, from Hastings, have been arrested on suspicion of aiding an offender, according to a police spokesman.

After being interviewed they have been released on police bail while enquiries continue, police added.

Detective Sergeant Jack Sagar of the Brighton Safeguarding Investigations Unit said; “We have offered the reward for information that leads to Marsden’s arrest and conviction.

“Anyone who assists an offender to evade justice also commits an offence themselves.

“If you have information which you think could help us find him, please call 101 quoting 650 of 08/09.

“But if you see him, do not approach him but dial 999 immediately.”

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.