FOUR people have been arrested after a man suffered serious facial injuries in an assault.

A boy aged 17, two men aged 18 and one man aged 25 were arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent following an altercation in Worthing in the early hours of May 14.

Officers on patrol in the town at around 2.45am came across the aftermath of the incident in Chatsworth Road, with a man taken to hospital for treatment after suffering serious facial injuries.

Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone who may have captured any relevant mobile phone footage of the altercation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 196 of 14/05.

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