Four men arrested after assault outside Worthing pub

Four men have been arrested following a '˜verbal and physical altercation' between two groups outside a Worthing pub yesterday (Sunday, April 22).
Police at the scene. Photo: Eddie MitchellPolice at the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
Police at the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

Officers were called to the Three Fishes Pub in Chapel Road, Worthing, at 6.35pm following an assault, police said. 

A spokesman confirmed a verbal and physical altercation had occurred between two groups outside the premises. 

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A 36-year-old man from Worthing and a 27-year-old man from Billingshurst were arrested on suspicion of affray and both have since been released under investigation, according to police.

Police at the scene. Photo: Eddie MitchellPolice at the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell
Police at the scene. Photo: Eddie Mitchell

A 51-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of affray, the spokesman said. 

A 25-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a constable in the execution of his or her duty, police confirmed.

The two latter men remain in custody and the investigation is ongoing. 

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Anyone who witnessed the assault should report any information online here or call 101 quoting reference 1042 of 22/04.

Alternatively, visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

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