Police appeal after camera theft at University of Brighton

At about 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 24, police said the suspect entered a computer room at the University of Brighton, in Lewes Road, and stole an unattended rucksack which contained a laptop and headphones.

Shortly afterwards, at about 7.45pm, a woman was walking along Lewes Road when she was approached by a man who demanded her phone, police said.

She handed it over before pushing the man away, causing him to fall to the ground.

The man is then reported to have got up and punched the victim in the face, at which point a passer-by intervened and managed to grab the rucksack, which was then handed in to police.

The suspect then ran off along Coombe Road.

Police would like to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV images in connection with both incidents.

Anyone who recognises him, or who saw what happened, is asked to report it online quoting serial 1453 of 24/05.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.