Teenagers arrested after assault on police officer
Sussex Police said the officer was kicked in the face in Eastdale Road, Burgess Hill
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A police officer was treated in hospital after being assaulted in West Sussex.
The incident happened on Monday morning during the arrest of two teenagers in Burgess Hill following a pursuit through the town.
Sussex Police said officers were responding to reports of "two men stealing motorbikes" in Junction Road.
A 17-year-old from Burgess Hill and a 16-year-old from Horsham were arrested.
A police statement said: "A pursuit was authorised, and the two stolen bikes were stopped on Eastdale Road.
"It is believed an officer was kicked in the face during this incident and was taken to hospital."
The two suspects were arrested in connection with offences including assaulting a police officer, theft of a motor vehicle and failing to comply with roadside breath tests and drug wipes.
They have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
The injured officer was discharged from hospital.
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