Witnesses Sought By Officers Investigating Horsham Burglaries

Police are appealing for further witnesses and information after two burglaries in Horsham.

A group of men in balaclavas and dark clothing entered an address on Parsonage Road at around 1am on 20 June where a van was stolen.

It is believed the same goup entered a premises in Redkiln Close at around 2am on 20 June.

E-bikes were taken and loaded into a van, which left the area, while other offenders were seen driving a white BMW M340i.

The white BMW was involved in a collision with a pedestrian before leaving the area.

The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and required hospital treatment, but has since been discharged.

Two men were later arrested in Warwickshire.

A 34-year-old from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and burglary offences.

A 20-year-old man from Maghull, Merseyside, was arrested on suspicion of burglary offences including aggravated burglary, causing grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and aggravated vehicle taking.

Both men were bailed, pending further enquiries.

Detectives are investigating, and are appealing for anyone in the area with information to come forward.

They are appealing for the public in the area to check any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage between midnight to 3am on Friday, 20 June.

In particular, they are appealing for anyone who saw a silver or grey VW Jetta, and the white BMW M340i Tourer in the Horsham area before or after the incident to come forward.

Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 109 of 20/06.