Man suffers head injury during taxi fare dispute in Worthing

A MAN suffered a serious head injury during a dispute over taxi fare in Worthing town centre.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Mar 2015, 11:54 BST
Police investigate the scene of the crime in Chapel Road Picture: Eddie MitchellPolice investigate the scene of the crime in Chapel Road Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Police investigate the scene of the crime in Chapel Road Picture: Eddie Mitchell

Police were called to an incident in Chapel Road, shortly before 9.30pm on Tuesday, in which a 54-year-old Chichester man had sustained a serious head injury.

The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance attended, landing on Worthing beach.

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Initially, it was feared the injury may have been life-threatening but after paramedics assessed the injuries he was taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment.

Police investigate the scene of the crime in Chapel Road Picture: Eddie MitchellPolice investigate the scene of the crime in Chapel Road Picture: Eddie Mitchell
Police investigate the scene of the crime in Chapel Road Picture: Eddie Mitchell

A 40-year-old Rustington man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and is currently being detained for questioning. Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or phone 101, quoting 1432 of 24/3.

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