Sussex Police issue ID appeal following report of assault in Lewes
Published 8th Jan 2026, 16:22 GMT
Sussex Police have announced they are seeking to identify a man ‘in relation to a reported assault’.
Police said the incident took place in Station Road, Lewes, on September 6, 2025, at around 9pm.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that the victim, 21-year-old man, had dropped money on the floor that another man in the street picked up.
“A verbal altercation ensued, and the man reportedly physically assaulted the victim who suffered injuries to his face. Officers are conducting an ongoing investigation and following lines of enquiry, would like to speak to this man in relation to the incident.
“We encourage anyone who recognises this man, who witnessed the incident or who has any relevant information such as CCTV or mobile footage to report it to us online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1394 of 06/09.”