Shocking moment woman attacked and dog kicked in head by young yobs outside Morrisons in town centre – as three arrested

THIS is the moment young yobs attacked a woman and her dog outside a town centre supermarket. The thugs can be seen hitting the woman and appear to boot her dog in the head while jeering and swearing. One youth kicked the woman’s dog in the head Credit: Sussex News A heroic Morrison’s employee attempted to shield the victim Credit: Sussex News The assault unfolded in Newhaven town centre on Monday at around 8pm, according to police. Three teens, including two girls and a boy, have since been arrested, cops added. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A heroic Morrisons‘ employee can be seen attempting to shield the victim from the onslaught of attacks by the group. The footage appears to show a male kicking her dog in the head while the teens swear at the owner. One female attacker is seen attempting to beat the victim over the head with an object before the staff member bravely attempts to deflect them. The video circulating online has gained hundreds of comments from horrified users worried about the welfare of the lady and her dog. Many praised the intervention of Morrisons’ staff member and one martial arts company has even offered the victim free self- defence lessons. It is currently unclear how the altercation started. Most read in The Sun Sussex Police told The Sun: “Three teenagers have been arrested following an incident in Newhaven High Street on Monday evening (24 August) around 8pm, during which it was reported a woman was assaulted and a dog was kicked. “A 16-year-old boy from Hassocks and a 17-year-old girl from Brighton were both arrested on suspicion of common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and theft from a shop. “Both have been bailed while enquiries continue. “A 15-year-old girl from Brighton has also been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. “She remains in custody at this time.” Lewes Neighbourhood Policing Inspector John Adams said: “We have taken swift action following this incident and three people have been arrested. “Our enquiries are continuing as we work to establish the full circumstances of what happened. “We understand the video circulating on social media may have been concerning for those who have seen it, and we would still ask anyone with information or relevant footage to contact us.” Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1438 of 24/08.