Victim Suffers Serious Injuries in Eastergate Lane Assault
A man has been charged following a serious knife assault in Walberton, Arundel, on Friday evening (June 27).
Police were called to Eastergate Lane shortly after 7.15pm where a 32-year-old woman was found with serious injuries caused by a knife. She was taken to hospital for treatment; her injuries were described as serious but not life-threatening.
Melis Abzhaliev, 38, from Walberton, was arrested at the scene and later charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in court for a plea hearing on July 28.
Detective Inspector Matt Phelps of West Sussex Division said: “This was a brutal attack which left a woman seriously injured. Officers from different teams worked tirelessly to ensure a charge was obtained swiftly.”
Police confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident but are appealing to the public for any further information.
Anyone who may have information is urged to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Vegas.
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