Woman attacked and robbed in Brighton city centre

The woman, from Hove, was walking with a friend towards the Old Steine at about 4am when she was approached from behind and hit on the back of the head.

Her friend, a 21-year-old man from Brighton, was punched in the face.

Both victims were taken to hospital by ambulance although neither suffered serious injuries and have since been discharged.

Detective Constable Steve Anmer said: “We believe the suspect was part of a group of six or perhaps seven men who were all walking together down North Street.

“If you were in the area during the early hours of that Saturday morning and saw anything suspicious then please get in touch quoting serial 184 of 03/12.”

Witnesses can email [email protected].

You can also report online to https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).