Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was assaulted in Coney Close, Crawley, on Valentine’s Day.
The 14-year-old had been playing football with friends on a green area outside his house when he was assaulted on February 14 between 4.50pm and 5.05pm.
The boy sustained minor injuries.
A 41-year-old man from Langley Green, Crawley, was arrested on suspicion of assault. He was questioned and bailed until 14 March.
PC Jim Lee said: “We are looking for any witnesses who saw the incident to come forward.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1110 of 16/02. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.