TWO people were punched and a woman was pushed as she held her young child during a five-person brawl.

Police officers attended a verbal and physical altercation in Little Common Road in Bexhill at about 3.30pm on Friday, January 4.

A man and woman were punched in the face and a second woman was pushed while holding a young child.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses of the altercation.

PC Abby Standen said: “We believe the five people are all know to each other and a physical altercation occurred following an earlier argument.

“We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed this altercation.

“Were you driving past while the incident was taking place?

“Anyone with information is asked to contact us online or by calling 101 quoting 718 of 04/01.”

A 48-year-old man from Bexhill was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a person, causing actual bodily harm and common assault.

He was later released under investigation.