Man sexually assaults woman in Brighton street

A man sexually assaulted a woman as she was heading towards Brighton Station early yesterday (Sunday 23 October).

The attack happened at about 7am when a man grabbed the 36-year-old Lewes woman as she walked along Temple Street into Montpelier Place, Brighton.

The attacker was described as a skinny mixed race man in his late twenties with short black hair and wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans.

He sexually assaulted his victim who was wearing dark clothes and a red coat and has dyed red streaks in her black hair.

Detective Inspector Jason Tingley said: “The woman was able to fight off her attacker and this appears to be an isolated incident.

“We are urging anyone with information to come forward.”

Anyone who saw the incident or who has any information about it is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.