SEVERAL people were injured when a fight broke out at a petrol station in Crawley.

One man suffered a wound to his forearm and two others sustained minor injuries after the brawl broke out in the forecourt of Broadfield Barton petrol station, Pelham Place.

Officers received a report of a fight between occupants of two vehicles – a black Nissan Qashqai and a white Ford Transit at 12.15pm on Sunday, April 11.

A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, two counts of assault by beating, and threatening a person with a blade and/or sharply pointed article in a public place.

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

However, police believe the assault may be connected to a separate incident that took place a day before at about 12.30 pm, on the A23 at the junction with Gossops Drive.

Officers received a report of an altercation involving five men, believed to be the occupants of a black Nissan Qashqai, a blue Ford Transit and a white Ford Transit.

No serious injuries were reported, but the incident did hold up traffic in the area for a short space of time.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Officers investigating the matter believe a number of witnesses were present at the petrol station around that time, and urge them to come forward.

"Anyone who saw what happened or who has any other information is asked to get in touch either online or by calling 101 quoting serial 520 of 11/04.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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