Police launch urgent appeal after man assaulted in East Sussex

Sam Pole
By Sam Pole
Published 23rd Nov 2023, 17:56 BST
Updated 23rd Nov 2023, 17:57 BST
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Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a man was reportedly assaulted in East Sussex.

Police are appealing for information after a man reported being assaulted at a phone shop near the Open Market in London Road, Brighton.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “The suspect is seen on CCTV entering the shop carrying a baseball bat at around 3.30pm on October 28.

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“He is then seen acting in a highly aggressive manner and a man has been assaulted after the suspect caused damage and attempted to steal from the premises.

Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a man was reportedly assaulted in East Sussex. Picture: Sussex PoliceSussex Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a man was reportedly assaulted in East Sussex. Picture: Sussex Police
Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a man was reportedly assaulted in East Sussex. Picture: Sussex Police

“We are hoping to speak to the man seen in the picture as we believe he may be able to assist with our enquiries.

“If you have any information about the assault or that may aid in identifying the man pictured, you can make a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference 923 of 28/10.”