Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested following an alleged confrontation in Billingshurst.

Sussex Police said the incident took place at around 3pm on Friday, October 14, in Henshaw Way.

A teenage boy riding a moped was reportedly approached by a man in possession of a weapon.

Officers attended the scene, and a 41-year-old man was arrested.

He has been released, pending further enquiries.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Witnesses or anyone with relevant footage from CCTV, doorbell cameras or dashcams are asked to come forward.

“Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 965 of 14/10.”