Three people have been arrested in Worthing following an incident near the Guildbourne Centre involving a hammer, which was recovered at the scene.
A 30-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of assault; a 53-year-old man from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in public; and a 35-year-old woman from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of assault.
Police say the three people are known to each other and remain in custody at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 985 of 01/04.