A motorist may have stopped a robbery in Maidenbower without realising it.

On Tuesday 7th October in the early hours of the morning, a confrontation occurred between seven men. Three young men were walking along Cavell Way when they were approached by four masked men, thought to be in their late teens.

They demanded the contents of the young men’s pockets. One was punched and kicked, suffering a fractured eye socket as well as cuts and bruising.

The robbery came to an end when the offenders were distracted by a passing vehicle.

Detectives would like to trace the driver.

If you can help please email 101@sussex.pnn. police.uk, or call 101, quoting serial 67 of 7/10. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111