Man Wanted After Woman Knocked Down in Violent Hove Assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside the Freemasons pub in Hove. The incident happened at around 7.55pm on 21 October, when a woman in her 40s was reportedly approached by a man outside the venue and knocked to the ground during the assault. Several members of the public are understood […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted outside the Freemasons pub in Hove.

The incident happened at around 7.55pm on 21 October, when a woman in her 40s was reportedly approached by a man outside the venue and knocked to the ground during the assault.

Several members of the public are understood to have witnessed the attack, with multiple people rushing to help the victim.

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers have released CCTV stills of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the incident.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or who has information that could help identify him, is urged to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting reference 404 of 28/10.