Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and racially aggravated harassment after an altercation outside a bar.

A 32-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were arrested after the incident outside the Octopvs bar in High Street in Crawley.

A third person, a 35-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after the incident on Sunday, January 29 just after 2.30am.

Sussex Police Detective Constable Alicia Smith said: “We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or has video footage of the altercations outside the bar. Our enquiries are ongoing and someone could have evidence which could assist our investigation.”

The three people arrested have been released on bail pending further enquiries until April 22.

Anyone with information which could assist officers with their investigation is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial number 169 of 29/01.

Alternatively this can be reported to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.