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Mystery surrounds the discovery of a mallet found buried in woodland near Horsham.

Police say the mallet had a ‘red substance’ on it.

It was found in woodland near the Downs Link in Southwater yesterday (Thursday).

A police spokesperson said: “The mallet was reported to have a red substance on the handle.

“An officer attended to recover the mallet and it has been taken into police property for further enquiries.”

Mystery of mallet covered in 'red substance' found buried near Horsham