Investigation underway after assault during Lewes Bonfire celebrations

It happened outside the Pelham Arms pub on the High Street

Author: Jo SymesPublished 27th Nov 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the High Street during the Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

The incident happened outside the Pelham Arms pub at about 7.40pm.

A man suffered an injury after being assaulted during an altercation.

Officers are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, such as mobile phone footage, to come forward.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged about 18, 6’, who was wearing a red and grey jacket.

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1240 of 04/11.

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