Man Arrested After Disorder Breaks Out on Phoenix Rise
Police swooped on Phoenix Rise this evening following a ruckus involving several people. The disturbance kicked off on Tuesday, 26 August, prompting a swift police response.
40-Year-Old Held on Assault and Affray Charges
Sussex Police confirmed a 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and assaulting an emergency worker. He is now in custody as officers toughen their investigation.
Residents Warned to Expect Police Presence
Locals in the area can expect to see a strong police presence while enquiries continue. Authorities are keen to piece together exactly what went down.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Footage
A Sussex Police spokesperson urged the public to come forward:
“We are urging anyone who saw what happened, or who captured mobile, CCTV or dash cam footage, to report it online or call 101 quoting crime reference 47250169337.”
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.