THREE men and two women have been arrested after a man was attacked by several people inside a flat before the fracas spilled out onto the street.

Police are investigating an attack on a 32-year-old man in Worthing which happened between 1.30am and 2am on Friday, October 6.

The attack began inside a flat in Rowlands Road, West Worthing, but then spilled out onto the street at the junction of Rowlands Road and Heene Road.

The victim was assaulted by several people and sustained serious facial injuries, for which he was treated in hospital.

A 27-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, both from West Worthing, and a 41-year-old man from Lancing were all arrested on suspicion of wounding.

They were later released under investigation.

Two women, aged 29 and 31, both from West Worthing, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice and have also been released under investigation.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information about the incident can contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 200 of 06/10.

Alternatively, please visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.