Police appeal following ‘disturbance involving a large group of youths in Lancing’
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Officers were called to a premises in South Street, at the junction with Grinstead Lane, Lancing, shortly after 9pm.
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Hide AdA Sussex Police spokesman said: “It is believed to have followed an earlier altercation at the roundabout at the junction of Grinstead Lane and Old Shoreham Road at about 8.30pm.
“During the altercation, one 17-year-old boy sustained injuries, believed to have been caused from being hit by a bottle. He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
“Others were also injured but did not require medical treatment. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on police bail until April 26.”
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Hide AdDetective Constable Colin Taylor, from Worthing CID, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
“It involved a large number of young people in the outside seating area of a premises. It is not believed any of those involved had been patrons inside the premises.
“A group were seen leaving the area via Lancing railway station, where they travelled towards Worthing.
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Hide Ad“Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 1384 of 25/03.”
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