A woman in her 40’s has been assaulted in Ifield.

The victim was walking her along Ifield Drive Wednesday (18 March) evening just after 7 o’clock. She was approached by a man who punched her and knocked her to the ground. The 44-year-old woman sustained cuts and bruises. She knew her attacker.

A 43-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Sussex Police.