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Man arrested after fireworks display sexual assaults

Patrick BarlowSouth East
Eddie Mitchell A crowd of people on a dark seafront promenade. The promenade is lit by stalls by the side of the walkway and a ferris wheel which has been lit up.Eddie Mitchell
Sussex Police said it arrested a 27-year-old man at Worthing fireworks celebrations on 5 November

A man has been arrested after two women reported being sexually assaulted at a Bonfire Night fireworks display.

Sussex Police said a 27-year-old man from Worthing, West Sussex, was held and later bailed after the women said they were inappropriately touched over their clothing on the town's promenade during its fireworks display on 5 November.

A force spokesperson said it was also seeking a third women who was seen to have been assaulted at the event.

The incidents happened between 17:00 and 18:50 GMT, when the promenade was "extremely busy" with spectators, they added.

Both women are being supported by specialist officers. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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