Appeal for information after serious assault and affray in Horsham

Thursday, 5 February 2026 09:00

By V2 RADIO X @V2RadioSussex

Police investigating a serious assault and affray in Horsham have released images of two men they wish to speak with.

A disturbance was reported inside the M Bar in Piries Place, Horsham, at about 00.40am on Saturday, 31 January.

The incident involved disorder from a large group of people inside, and officers attended the scene.

A man aged 24 sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital at this time. Three men aged 27, 22, and 19, and a woman aged 18 were also injured during the incident.

A 26-year-old woman from Kingston-Upon-Thames was initially arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, and has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

Officers are investigating, and have released images of two men they wish to speak with in connection with their enquiries.

The first is described as being 5’10” with dark hair, aged in his 20s or 30s, wearing a red and white rugby-style short sleeved polo shirt, a dark jacket, dark trousers or blue jeans, brown boots of shoes.

The second is described as being 5’9” with a beard and slicked-back dark hair, aged in his 20s or 30s, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, blue jeans, dark shoes and white socks.

Detective Inspector Lee Simmonds said: “This was an incident of disorder which was unacceptable, with individuals putting themselves, each other, members of the public, and police officers at risk of harm.

“In particular we are seeking to identify two men in connection with this investigation.

“We are urging anyone with CCTV, dashcam, and mobile phone footage of what happened to come forward if they have not already done so.”

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 45 of 31/01.

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