A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery in Horsham on Wednesday night.  Around 10.30 pm a woman was walking in North Parade close to the junction with Rushams Road when she was approached by an unknown man holding a knife who demanded her belongings.  The woman screamed and ran away from the suspect.

He is described as tanned, of stocky build with short dark hair and unshaven, wearing a grey hooded top, dark grey tracksuit bottoms and dark shoes.  Officers located and arrested a man matching the description but no knife was found. The 32 year old man from Horsham was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and has been released under investigation.  

Anyone who saw what happened should contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1369 of 25/04.