Appeal following assault in Eastbourne

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Eastbourne on Tuesday 10 May, in which a man was hit with a baseball bat.

The victim was walking between St. Phillips Avenue and Marlow Avenue between 6 and 8pm, when he was approached from behind by two men who attacked him before running off.

Police are also keen to speak to a woman who was walking her dog at the time of the incident and may have witnessed the assault.

Anyone with information which could help the investigation is urged to contact police online or ring 101, quoting reference 47220084434.