A VULNERABLE man has been attacked by a group of teenagers.
The 25-year-old victim was assulted in Maple Drive, Burgess Hill, on April 5. Sussex Police has only today released details of the incident.
The force said the victim was with a group of teenagers in the park next to Dumbrills Close when they hit and kicked him repeatedly between 9pm and 9.30pm.
The man had his front tooth knocked out and was treated for his injuries at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
Three teenagers were arrested and questioned on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm.
A 15-year-old boy from Burgess Hill and a 14-year-old girl from Crawley were released on police bail. A 15-year-old girl from Worthing accepted a police caution for the offence.
Anyone who witnessed the attack is asked email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1522 of April 5.
Alternatively, they should contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-org.uk.
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