'Violent struggle' ends in arrest in Chichester
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Community wardens attempted to stop a man suspected of shoplifting in East Street today (Tuesday, October 5) but the incident ended in a 'violent struggle' according to police.
One warden was left with injuries to their eye and elbow, the second warden received cuts and bruises.
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Hide AdA 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after police arrived at about 12.35pm.
![Two police cars at the scene today](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTMzOTM2NzE0.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
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The suspect was also arrested on suspicion of theft and remains in custody.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "At 12.35pm on Tuesday 5 October officers went to the assistance of two local community wardens who were trying to detain a man suspected of stealing items from a nearby shop.
"The 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm to one of the wardens who had sustained eye and elbow injuries during a violent struggle. The other warden also sustained cuts and bruises.
"The man was also arrested on suspicion of theft and is currently in custody for interview and further enquiries."