Man Arrested After Brutal Henfield Attack
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a shocking assault in Henfield.
Serious Assault at Henfield Common
Sussex Police were called to a property in Henfield Common South around 11.25pm on Saturday, February 4, after reports of two men being attacked. Both victims suffered serious injuries and were rushed to hospital.
Multiple Charges and Ongoing Investigation
The arrested man, from Henfield, faces two counts of attempted murder, charges of aggravated burglary with intent, and possession of cannabis, a Class B drug.
Chief Inspector Jim Collen said: “We understand incidents such as these are concerning for the public, but this appears to be an isolated incident with no wider risk of harm.”
“We have an individual in custody and a full investigation is underway to establish exactly what happened.”
“We are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch, particularly anyone who saw a man 1 from the scene towards Henfield High Street.”
The suspect remains in custody. Anyone with information is urged to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Darwin.
