Woman arrested after violently attacking man at Chichester canal near A27

A woman has been arrested following a vicious assault on a man.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the attack, with the victim having to take himself to hospital. The man in his 40s was beaten up by a woman and another male.

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Officers have launched an investigation and a 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. She has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Chichester Police said the incident took place at Chichester canal, close to the A27 bypass with Stockbridge Road, in the early hours of May 7.

They added: “Anyone in the area at the time who saw something suspicious or with relevant information is asked to come forward and report information to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 136 of 07/05.”