A man has been taken to hospital after being assaulted by three teenagers.

Polce were called to Ellis Road in Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham, at 3.20pm on Monday, January 8 to reports of a 19-year-old man having been assaulted inside a house.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of a significant hand injury and has since been discharged.

Officers searched the area and a 15-year-old local boy was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He has been released on bail with strict conditions while the investigation continues.

Police are continuing to make enquiries to find any other people involved and work out what happened. There will be an increased police presence in the area while this work is carried out.

All the people involved are known to each other and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public at this time.

The three suspects are described as between 5ft 6in and 6ft tall and in their late teens.

They were all wearing dark clothing.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Anyone who saw what happened, or who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area around this time is asked to get in touch.

“Officers would particularly like to speak to anyone who may have any relevant CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage from the vicinity.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 750 of 08/01.”