Two men have been arrested and an axe seized after reports of an altercation on a train.

Train services were disrupted for up to three hours between Brighton and Haywards Heath after the incident on a train in the Cooksbridge area shortly after 7pm on Monday.

The men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, and remain in custody.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Sussex Police.