A sleeping trucker was pulled out of his vehicle by two men and beaten up.

The 45-year-old was having a snooze in the westbound lay-by near the Fishbourne Roundabout on Thursday.

Just after 12.50pm two men tried to pull him out the truck and punch him.

The driver managed to fight back causing the suspects to run off and jump a fence running alongside the A27.

PC Gareth Lownds said: "Fortunately the driver was not seriously injured or had anything stolen from him or his lorry.

“However, he is nonetheless very shaken and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or knows who is responsible to please get in touch.”

Contact 101 quoting serial 641 of 13/6 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.