Reported Assault at Broad Oak

Witness appeal following assault in Broad Oak near Rye

Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault in Oakhill Drive, Broad Oak near Rye on Monday, 31 October.

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Officers were called at around 5.30pm after the victim, a 42-year-old local man, was found with serious facial injuries.

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault but later released without charge.

PC Rob Lee said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area and who saw anything suspicious. It’s a fairly quiet area but we believe there may have been some families out and about ‘Trick or Treating’.

“Witnesses can report online to https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/quoting serial 1211 of 31/10.”

“Rye’s Own” Bulletin  Tuesday 8 November 2016