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Two people assaulted in a Bexhill park

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 06:00

Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were attacked in Bexhill.

It happened in Egerton Park last Monday evening, between six and seven o’clock.

A 19-year-old man pushing a bike suffered a fractured wrist, while a 15-year-old boy sustained cuts and bruises after being assaulted by a group of youths near a footbridge.

Sussex Police say there were a number of people in the park when the assault took place and urge anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation. If you witnessed the incident or have any information call 101 and quote serial 1155 of 25/08

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