Worthing man left ‘shaken and distressed’ after imitation drive-by shooting

Sussex Police said the victim was walking west along Littlehampton Road, near the Sainsbury’s and junctions of Northfield and Chantry Road, at around 9.45am on Tuesday, February 2.

A white Ford Transit Tipper drove slowly alongside him, police said, and the passenger pointed what the victim believed to be a black handgun at him and made a shooting motion.

The vehicle drove off, leaving the victim feeling ‘shaken and distressed’.

Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the matter or who may have any relevant CCTV or dash cam footage from the area to get in touch.

A 24-year-old man from Worthing has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence; harassment – put in fear of violence; and using threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress.

He has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

Members of the public can report online or by calling 101 quoting serial 324 of 02/02. Alternatively, reports can be made via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.