A man has been arrested after a man said he was assaulted and had his bag stolen.

The 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbery after police were called to an incident in Denne Road, Horsham.

Another 27-year-old man said that he was assaulted and had his bag stolen last Friday. The bag is said to have contained his phone, wallet, bank cards and house keys.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Officers were called to an address in Denne Road at 5.28am on Friday 17 November following a report of a robbery.


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“The 27-year-old victim reported being assaulted and had his bag stolen, which contained a phone, wallet, bank cards and house keys.

“Following enquiries, a 21-year-old man from Horsham has been arrested on suspicion of robbery. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

“Any witnesses or anyone who has information which could help police with their enquiries is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 164 of 17/11.”