Police investigating a report of an assault in Worthing town centre are appealing for further witnesses to come forward.
It follows a report that a man was struck in Liverpool Gardens by another man between 5pm and 5.30pm on Saturday, 12 July.
The victim, a 62-year-old local man, sustained a serious injury, but did not attend hospital.
Detectives are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry, and a 63-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been bailed, pending further enquiries.
Detective Constable Dan Waterson said: “This was a serious assault that took place in a busy town centre outside the entrance to McDonald’s in the late afternoon.
“The incident left the victim shaken, and a suspect was arrested soon afterwards.
“We continue to appeal for witnesses, information, and any footage from those who have not already come forward.”
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1247 of 12/07.
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