A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of assault after an incident at a market, Sussex Police said.
A 19-year-old man was injured during the incident which took place in Lancing on Easter Monday (21 April).
The force said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after a report of an assault in Lancing.
“It happened around 1pm on Monday 21 April, on Lancing Beach Green, during a busy market.
“The victim, a 19-year-old local man, sustained injuries and reported being approached by two teenage boys.
“One of the teenagers assaulted him.
“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and released on conditional bail.
“Officers are investigating and would like witnesses or anyone who was in the area at the time who saw what happened to come forward.
“They have also appealed for anyone with relevant footage such as CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage to contact us.
“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 572 of 21/04.”