Police officer 'kicked in face' during motorcycle pursuit
Two teenagers have been arrested
Last updated 5th Mar 2024
Two teenagers have been arrested following a police pursuit in West Sussex, in which an officer was reportedly assaulted.
Police were called to reports of two men stealing motorbikes in Junction Road in Burgess Hill at around 10.45am on Monday (March 4th)
A National Police Ari Service (NPAS) helicopter joined the pursuit and the two stolen bikes were stopped on Eastdale Road.
It is believed an officer was kicked in the face during this incident and was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.
A 16-year-old boy from Horsham was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
A 17-year-old boy from Burgess Hill was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, two counts of assaulting a police officer, failing to stop, and failing to comply with a roadside preliminary fit test, breath test and drug wipe.
They have both been released on conditional bail, pending further enquiries.
Witnesses or anyone with any information is urged to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 356 of 04/03.