Man injured foiling off-licence burglary

A MAN was injured after confronting a burglar who smashed his way into a Worthing off-licence.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Oct 2006, 14:29 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 00:57 BST

The attack happened at around 2am Wednesday when a man used a hammer to break into the Unwin's shop in Clifton Road.

The burglar was interrupted by a 50-year-old man who was woken by the noise and a scuffle broke out.

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The 50-year-old man received minor injuries and the burglar fled empty-handed, running south down Clifton Road.

The burglar is described as white, clean shaven, between 5ft 11ins and 6ft, with dark hair, wearing dark blue jeans, white trainers, a light-coloured jacket and he was carrying a large canvass bag and a hammer.

DS Natalie Vellacott, from Worthing police, called for anyone with any information to contact police on 0845 60 70 999.

She added: "Fortunately, incidents of this nature are rare in Worthing and I would offer reassurance to residents that this is a most unusual crime."