A man is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after he was attacked in a car park by three men.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after the serious assault in the car park of Felpham Village Hall in Vicarage Lane, which happened at around 11.30pm on Wednesday (November 9).

A 46-year-old man was taken to St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester for treatment for multiple injuries.

His condition is described as serious but stable.

Police said the attackers left the scene in a blue Volkswagen Golf.

The driver of the car is described as white, 6ft 1in and of medium build, with tanned skin.

He was wearing a white baggy jumper and white tracksuit bottoms.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and released on bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Officers investigating the assault are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, including anyone who saw a blue Volkswagen Golf in the area around that time.

“If you saw any suspicious behaviour or captured any relevant CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage, please contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 56 of 10/11.

“Alternatively, information can be passed to police anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”