Appeal for witnesses to Seaford supermarket assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a woman in her early 20s who was attacked in Tesco Express, Sutton Park Road, Seaford, on Saturday (January 30).
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Feb 2016, 10:13 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2016, 10:15 BST
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Police enquiries are continuing

The victim was shopping there with friends when the assault took place at 9.30pm. She suffered a grazed knee and ripped coat.

Her assailant is described as a white man, 25-30, with short dark hair. The suspect is known to the woman.

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He approached her and a verbal altercation took place before the woman was pulled to the ground and her coat was ripped.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to email [email protected] or phone 101, quoting serial 1578 of 30/01.

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org)

A 29-year-old man has voluntarily contacted police and been interviewed in relation to the incident. Enquiries are continuing.

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