A mugger struck in a car park and left a man with facial injuries and a damaged phone.
Sussex Police said today (Saturday 8 February): “Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault and robbery in Chichester on Wednesday (5 February).
“A 34-year-old man reported being assaulted by a man in Northgate Car Park shortly before 4pm, suffering facial injuries.
“His mobile phone was damaged and a quantity of cash was stolen.
“An investigation was launched and a 45-year-old man from Bognor was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
“He has been released on conditional bail while inquiries continue.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting serial 842 of 05/02.”