A motorist has been attacked in what appears to have been a road rage incident in Copthorne.

The 67-year-old victim was travelling with his wife Monday evening.  They were followed by another car as they exited the M23.

Whilst driving along the A264 near Crawley, the driver of this other car overtook the victim, stopped and got out of his car.  It is at this point the offender is believed to have attacked the victim before driving off.

A 29-year-old man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

A man from Crawley is wanted in connection with a number of offences.

Police would like to speak with 24 year-old Harry Brackpool in a hope he can provide information on several violent offences in Merstham, Three Bridges and Crawley which are alleged to have occurred between 30th & 31st July this year.

Brackpool is described as white, of slim build, 5ft 9ins tall and has green eyes and light brown hair.

He is currently believed to be living in the Three Bridges or Crawley areas.

A man has been charged with firearms related offences following an incident in Smallfield last month.

The 57 year-old has appeared in court to answer charges of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.

A 53 year-old man from Dormansland has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following a large scale operation to locate the man.  He has been release on bail until September.