An arrest has been made after a man was seen ‘attempting to enter vehicles’ in Crawley.

Sussex Police is now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesperson said: “Police were called following reports of a man running into the road and attempting to enter vehicles in Worth Road, Crawley, around 12.26pm on Saturday, November 7.

"The man was swiftly restrained by well-meaning members of the public, before officers arrived on scene to effect his arrest.

Police were called following reports of a man 'running into the road and attempting to enter vehicles' in Worth Road, Crawley. Photo: Google Earth

placeholder image — Police were called following reports of a man 'running into the road and attempting to enter vehicles' in Worth Road, Crawley. Photo: Google Earth

“A 42-year-old man from Crawley was arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault, and one count of assault on an emergency worker, and has been released on bail until February 7, as our enquiries continue.

"Anyone who witnessed what happened or captured any relevant dash cam, mobile or CCTV footage, is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 624 of 07/11.”