A MAN has been attacked by someone wielding a machete.
The attack happened inside a flat in Millfield Estate, Sompting, at about 4am today.
The 50-year-old victim was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, with a serious injury to his arm and was undergoing treatment.
A 23-year-old man from Worthing who is also being treated in hospital for laceration injuries has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
PC Lee Elliott said: "We are appealing for witnesses to this assault.
“It appears the victim and the suspect are known to each other but we would like to hear from anyone who has any information about the incident."
You can contact police by emailing 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or ring 101 quoting serial 0114 of 23/03.
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