Restaurant staff suffer injuries in glass attack

Two people have been taken to hospital after a woman entered a restaurant and assaulted them with a glass.

Sussex Police said witnesses reported seeing "a woman in distress" enter Smith & Western in East Street, Horsham, at about 20:00 GMT on Friday.

A male employee suffered injuries to his arm and face, while a female member of staff sustained facial injuries, the force said.

A 36-year-old woman from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

The BBC has approached Smith & Western for comment.

The attacks were witnessed by an off-duty police officer who had been dining with her family at the time.

Sussex Police said she acted quickly to detain the woman and call for assistance.

Det Supt Andy Wolstenholme said: “This was a hugely distressing incident witnessed by numerous people, including families with young children.

He commended the actions of the off-duty officer, who he said helped to administer first aid.

"Officers are never truly off-duty in their communities, and in this instance the officer went towards danger without a second thought,” he said.

Sussex Police has appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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