Police Release Image After Man Assaulted In Hove

Police have released an image of a person they would like to identify following an assault in Hove.

The incident happened in Church Road, near Hove Villas, at around 10:15pm on Friday 24th July.

A 59-year-old man was walking with a 13-year-old girl towards Portslade when they accidentally bumped into a man walking in the opposite direction.

Despite apologising, the 59-year-old was allegedly subjected to a verbal and physical assault, suffering multiple facial injuries. He later received hospital treatment.

Sussex Police say a number of enquiries have already been carried out and officers are now appealing to identify the person pictured as part of the investigation.

Anyone who recognises them, witnessed the incident or has CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 123 of 25/07.