'Passers-by intervene' after teenage girl is attacked in Bognor

A 16-year-old was assaulted by a group of girls outside a fish and chip shop in Bognor Regis, according to Sussex Police.

By Sam Morton

Published 20th Feb 2019, 15:41 GMT

Updated 20th Feb 2019, 16:49 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Station Road between 9 and 9.20pm on Saturday evening (February 16).

A spokesman said: "The 16-year-old victim was attacked by a group of girls outside a fish and chip shop in Station Road.

"Passers-by intervened and the group walked off in the direction of Morrisons.

"Anyone who witnessed the assault is asked to report online at www.sussex.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/ or call 101 quoting serial 1192 of 16/02."