A man has been arrested after a woman reported being attacked in Bognor last weekend, Sussex Police said today (Friday 22 November).
The force said: “Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed an alleged assault in Bognor Regis town centre.
“The incident involving a man and a woman, who are known to each other, occurred in the High Street around 11.30pm on Saturday 16 November.
“The couple are reported to have exited the William Hardwicke pub shortly before it happened.
“They then travelled home in a taxi where their argument continued.
“Following inquiries, a 54-year-old man, from Bognor, was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).
“He has been bailed with conditions not to contact the woman as the investigation continues.
“In the meantime, officers would like to speak to the taxi driver who escorted the couple and anyone who witnessed the incident or intervened.
“You can report it online or call 101, quoting serial 35 of 17/11.”
