Women injured in baseball bat attack frenzy

TWO women were repeatedly hit with a baseball bat in Goring last week.

By The Newsroom

Published 17th Jun 2008, 17:43 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 04:22 BST

A 68-year-old and another woman, aged 44, were assaulted with the bat outside the Co-op in Goring Road on June 9 about 3.30pm. Both were taken to Worthing Hospital suffering severe bruising to their heads and arms.

A police spokeswoman said: "This is a serious assault on two members of the public, one being particularly vulnerable due to her age."

An 18-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both from Worthing, were arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries.

Police are appealing for any witnesses.

Information to Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial number 1347 of June 9. Information can also be left by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.