Fight outside Worthing McDonalds leads to two arrests

Two men have been arrested after being involved in a fight outside McDonalds in Worthing last night.
Two men were arrested and were in custody today. Pictures by Eddie MitchellTwo men were arrested and were in custody today. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell
Two men were arrested and were in custody today. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell

The two men, who police said are known to each other, remained in custody this morning.

Both sustained minor injuries, with one taken to hospital, following the fight which broke out at around 7pm on Friday, December 4, on Liverpool Street.

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A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “Police received a report at around 7pm on Friday, December 4, that two people had been involved in a fight at McDonalds in Liverpool Street, Worthing.

Forensic experts took photographs of the scene. Pictures by Eddie MitchellForensic experts took photographs of the scene. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell
Forensic experts took photographs of the scene. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell

“A fight broke out between two men, who are known to each other.

“One man was taken to hospital for treatment for a minor injury.

“The other had a minor injuries but did not require treatment.

“Both men were arrested.

A number of police officers attended. Pictures by Eddie MitchellA number of police officers attended. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell
A number of police officers attended. Pictures by Eddie Mitchell
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“A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of affray and a 26-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent, using threatening, abusive words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress, and obstructing a police officer.

“They both remain in custody this morning.”

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