Police seeking witnesses after man hit with metal bar in Lewes altercation

A 52-year-old man from Peacehaven suffered head injuries after being repeatedly hit with a metal bar in Lewes.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Nov 2016, 18:12 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 17:13 BST
Police are calling for witnesses after a man was struck on the head with a metal bar in LewesPolice are calling for witnesses after a man was struck on the head with a metal bar in Lewes
Police are calling for witnesses after a man was struck on the head with a metal bar in Lewes

The victim was involved in an altercation with another man who was known to him in Castle Ditch Lane at around midnight on Monday, October 24.

Detective Constable Sean Stapley said, “We are seeking witnesses to this assault. The victim lost consciousness but fortunately was not seriously injured.”

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A 48-year-old man from Lewes was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and released on bail until 20 December.

Sussex Police ask anyone who witnessed the incident to email [email protected] quoting serial 5 of 25/10 or report online on https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101.

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