"Serious and unprovoked" attack in Littlehampton

It happened at about 10.15pm in East Street, Littlehampton, on March 13. The 58-year-old man was knocked to the ground, before being punched and kicked repeatedly in the face, resulting in numerous head injuries.

Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses to the attack, which is believed to have been carried out by two men in their early 20s, both wearing tracksuit bottoms and hooded tops.

PC Matt Phelps, of Littlehampton Police, said: "Incidents of this nature in Littlehampton are, thankfully, extremely rare. However, this was a serious and unprovoked attack on a defenceless man.

"We have reason to believe that there are number of people in the local area who either saw what happened, know something about the incident or know the men who committed this assault. "

He added that the victim had taken the brave decision to release the photograph, in the hope that it would appeal to people's better nature.

"I would urge anyone who does know something to please come forward and speak to the police."

Anyone with information should call PC Phelps on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1879 of 13/3, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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