Man struck to floor and assaulted in Chichester city centre prompting police appeal
By Sophie Lewis
Published 17th Mar 2026, 07:43 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2026, 08:11 BST
An appeal has been launched after a man was attacked in a city centre.
The police are asking anyone with information to come forward after a 38-year-old man was struck to the floor and assaulted on Tuesday, March 10 between the cross and the Buttermarket in North Street, Chichester.
It was reported that two men in their 30s had been together near the railway station and then in the Cathedral grounds prior to the incident and walked towards the city centre just before 11.30pm.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and was subsequently discharged, and officers arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of wounding with intent. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone with relevant CCTV, mobile phone footage is also asked to report it to Sussex Police online and quote serial 1513 of 10/03.