Man left with facial injuries after being attacked in Brighton

A 38-year-old man was treated in hospital after suffering injuries to his face when he was attacked in the early hours on Brighton seafront.

The attack happened in the area between the Palace Pier and Pool Valley shortly after midnight on Saturday 7 June.

Sussex Police today (Thursday 19 June) issued an appeal for any witnesses to the assault to come forward.

The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses to a violent incident in Brighton in which a 38-year-old man suffered facial injuries.

“The injured man, who had been assaulted, was treated at Eastbourne District General Hospital.”

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101 or email101@sussex.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555111.